SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited in Rugby is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school. You will work closely with pupils who have complex additional needs, providing focused support and helping them access learning in a calm, structured environment.

The role is full-time with ASAP start. Ideal candidates are patient, reliable and able to build trusting relationships with pupils, teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• Patient, compassionate approach to supporting pupils.
• Excellent communication with pupils, teachers and parents.
• Resilient and able to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Experience in SEND or youth work is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated support to pupils with complex SEND.
• Working with individuals and small groups to encourage participation.
• Helping students manage their emotions and develop positive behaviours.
• Supporting learning activities and adapting tasks where necessary.
• Encouraging communication and independence.
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Reliability

Empathy

Building relationships

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Rugby Location: Rugby Position: SEND Teaching Assistant Hours: Full-time Start: ASAP

Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who enjoys helping children overcome barriers to learning?

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Rugby, working closely with pupils who have complex additional needs.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, understanding and committed to helping every student feel safe, valued and able to achieve.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing dedicated support to pupils with complex SEND
• Working with individuals and small groups to encourage participation
• Helping students manage their emotions and develop positive behaviours
• Supporting learning activities and adapting tasks where necessary
• Encouraging communication and independence
• Developing positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Working alongside teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs
• Creating a calm, structured and nurturing environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Warm, patient and approachable
• Confident working with children who have additional needs
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• A positive role model with excellent communication skills
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils
• Reliable, proactive and willing to go the extra mile
• Passionate about helping young people succeed
• Experience within SEND, specialist education, care or youth work would be advantageous, but transferable experience will also be considered.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting while becoming an important part of a dedicated team.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference to a young person's day and long-term development, we'd love to hear from you.