SEND Specialist Teachers & Support Staff - Flexible Roles

Aspire People; Bury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated education recruitment team

Opportunities to develop specialist SK

Flexible placements across Bury

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Specialist SEND Support Workers and Teachers for opportunities in schools and specialist educational settings across Bury. Roles include long-term, short-term and day-to-day placements with competitive pay dependent on experience.

We seek individuals dedicated to helping children with SEND overcome barriers to learning, developing life skills and reaching potential. References and safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or appropriate teaching qualification for teaching roles.
• SEND qualifications and/or demonstrable experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• References covering the last two years of employment or relevant activity history.
• Explain any gaps in employment or activity history.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in schools, specialist provision or similar settings is desirable.
• Patient, compassionate and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication, teamwork and behaviour-support skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• An enhanced DBS check or willingness to undertake safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, social development and independence.
• Implementing individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and specialist interventions.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery, classroom activities and differentiated learning.
• Managing challenging behaviour using positive, consistent and appropriate strategies.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, parents and other professionals.
• Promoting pupils' wellbeing, confidence and engagement in education.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour support

Empathy

Education

QTS or teaching qualification

SEND qualifications / experience

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting Specialist SEND Support Workers and Teachers for opportunities in schools and specialist educational settings across Bury. Roles include long-term, short-term and day-to-day placements with competitive pay dependent on experience.

We seek individuals dedicated to helping children with SEND overcome barriers to learning, developing life skills and reaching potential. References and safeguarding checks are required.