SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary (Autism/SEMH)

Aspire People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive environment

Professional development

Multiple settings

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting caring, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistants to work in well-regarded primary and secondary schools across East London. Whether you're experienced in SEND or looking to move into specialist education, we have roles to suit you.

A range of settings includes specialist primary and secondary for autism, SEMH, and mainstream primary, with opportunities to support pupils 1:1 or in small groups and to contribute to a thriving school community.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is desirable but not essential.
• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills; a degree or relevant qualifications are a plus.
• Excellent communication and ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging, accessible lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to boost progress, communication, independence and confidence.
• Support pupils with autism or SEMH, depending on setting.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to promote a calm, safe and structured learning environment.
• Help prepare resources, visual supports and adapted materials.
• Contribute to the wider school community, including enrichment activities and working with families and professionals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Literacy and numeracy

Patience and resilience

Passion for SEND

Education

Degree or relevant qualification

Job description

Aspire People Limited is recruiting caring, resilient and proactive Teaching Assistants to work in well-regarded primary and secondary schools across East London. Whether you're experienced in SEND or looking to move into specialist education, we have roles to suit you.

A range of settings includes specialist primary and secondary for autism, SEMH, and mainstream primary, with opportunities to support pupils 1:1 or in small groups and to contribute to a thriving school community.