SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Diverse roles in SEND

Specialist SEND settings

Dedicated consultant

Career development in SEND

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across specialist and mainstream education settings, supporting pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and additional learning needs.

Opportunities range from flexible day-to-day supply through to long-term roles, ideal for experienced TAs or those transferring from care or youth work. We offer specialist SEND settings and dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and additional learning needs.
• Helping pupils access classroom activities and learning.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Implementing individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement.
• Supporting pupils during practical and creative activities.
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals.
• Helping create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Providing personal care where required by the individual role.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour support

Makaton/PECS knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Aspire People are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across specialist and mainstream education settings, supporting pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and additional learning needs.

We have opportunities ranging from flexible day-to-day supply through to long-term roles, making this ideal whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience from care, support work or working with young people.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting pupils with Autism and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils access classroom activities and learning
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Implementing individual learning and behaviour support strategies
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement
• Supporting pupils during practical and creative activities
• Working alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals
• Helping create a calm, safe and positive learning environment
• Providing personal care where required by the individual role

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with additional needs is desirable
• School, SEN, care, support work, residential or youth work backgrounds welcomed
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting behaviour and individual needs
• Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, Autism or other relevant training is highly desirable
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable but not essential for all roles
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Aspire People?

• Competitive daily rates of £95 - £120, dependent on experience and assignment
• Flexible work to fit around your availability
• Day-to-day and long-term opportunities
• Specialist SEN and mainstream settings
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities to develop your experience within SEND
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

If you're patient, caring and passionate about helping pupils with additional needs reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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.