SEN Teaching Assistant -PMLD, Autism & SLCN

Aspire People; Essex; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive schools

Professional development

SEN career path

Professional network

Long-term roles

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting compassionate Teaching Assistants to join specialist schools along the Essex border and NE London. These roles support children with PMLD, autism and SLCN, providing tailored, sensory-friendly lessons and dedicated 1:1 or small-group support.

You will work under trained teams, assist with personal care where needed, use positive behaviour strategies, and collaborate with families and therapists.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Good literacy and numeracy; relevant qualifications or a degree are a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Caring, patient, calm and resilient approach.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, sensory and accessible lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to boost communication, independence and confidence.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and medical routines where required (PMLD settings).
• Use positive behaviour strategies to promote a calm, safe and structured environment.
• Help prepare visual supports, sensory resources and adapted materials.
• Work closely with families, therapists and other professionals.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Proactive

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications or a degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Schools (PMLD, Autism & SLCN)

Location: Essex border / North East London (Havering, Romford, Harold Hill & Woodford Green)

Company: Aspire People Limited

Aspire People is recruiting compassionate, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistants to join specialist schools on the Essex border. These are rewarding roles supporting children and young people with some of the most complex needs, with full training and a strong team around you.

Settings include:

• All-through specialist provision for pupils with PMLD (profound and multiple learning difficulties)
• All-through specialist provision for pupils with autism and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, sensory and accessible lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to boost communication, independence and confidence.
• Assist with personal care, mobility and medical routines where required (PMLD settings).
• Use positive behaviour strategies to promote a calm, safe and structured environment.
• Help prepare visual supports, sensory resources and adapted materials.
• Work closely with families, therapists and other professionals.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be given.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills; relevant qualifications or a degree are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, families and staff.
• A caring, patient, calm and resilient approach.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

Benefits:

• Competitive daily pay.
• Supportive, inclusive school environments with strong staff teams.
• Ongoing professional development, including PMLD care, autism awareness and positive behaviour support.
• Excellent experience for anyone considering a career in SEN, teaching, therapy or nursing.
• Access to Aspire People's network of educational professionals.
• Potential for long-term and permanent roles.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.