SEND TA Scunthorpe

Aspire People; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEND school in Scunthorpe from September 2026. This long-term opportunity offers ongoing guidance, training, and the potential to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

The role pays £100-£105 per day with standard school hours and a supportive team committed to helping you succeed in your role.

Qualifications

• Be patient, caring and resilient with pupils and staff.
• Able to build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a SEND setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities in a SEND environment.
• Support pupils’ personal and educational development under guidance.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, positive classroom environment.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Resilience

Relationship building

Adaptability

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Teaching Assistant - SEND School

Location: Scunthorpe

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Long-term with the opportunity to become permanent

Salary: £100-£105 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

Aspire People is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEND school in Scunthorpe from September. This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

Working Hours:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:30pm (staff training and development)

This supportive school follows a tiered approach to supporting both pupils and staff. You won't be expected to know everything from day one - you'll receive ongoing guidance, training, and support from an experienced team who are committed to helping you succeed.

We're looking for candidates with experience in:

• Schools or educational settings
• Nurseries or early years environments
• Residential or supported living settings
• Care work
• Supporting vulnerable adults
• Supporting children or young people with additional needs

If you have transferable skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for supporting others, we'd love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be patient, caring, and resilient
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Be adaptable and willing to learn
• Have experience supporting individuals with additional needs or vulnerable people (preferred but not essential)
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

What Aspire People offers:

• Competitive daily pay of £100-£105
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
• Ongoing support and professional development
• A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
• Possibility for additional CPD courses

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