SEN Teaching Assistant - West Bromwich

Aspire People Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 referral bonus

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting a SEN Provision Teaching Assistant to support a pupil 1:1 in West Bromwich. You will help access learning, build confidence and thrive in a school setting.

The role involves planning learning activities, promoting social and emotional development, and working with teachers and SEN professionals to provide tailored support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally in a school setting.
• Understanding of supporting pupils with SEN or additional needs.
• Patience, empathy and excellent communication skills.
• Positive, proactive approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Help manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Provision Teaching Assistant - West Bromwich

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 121 Teaching Assistants to join our Aspire Team and work in one of our schools in West Bromwich. This role involves providing tailored support to a pupil on a one-to-one basis, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and thrive within the school environment in their SEND Provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Help to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children (ideally in a school setting).
• Understanding of supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a child's educational journey.

If you are committed, caring, and motivated to support children on a 1:1 basis, we would love to hear from you.

We also offer you a £250 referral bonus for recommendations of candidates suitable for any of the roles we are currently recruiting for.

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.