Send Teaching assistant

Aspire People Limited; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Education opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing placement support

Valued SEND contribution

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Wednesbury. You will work closely with pupils and teaching staff to provide tailored support both in the classroom and, where required, on a 1:1 basis.

You will help pupils to access learning, develop their confidence and independence, and overcome barriers to education. The role requires patience, resilience and a caring approach, with SEND experience considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ideally experience supporting pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis.
• Help pupils access learning, develop confidence and independence.
• Work with teachers to tailor support to individual needs.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND experience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Wednesbury

£93 - £110 per day

Aspire People is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Wednesbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and wellbeing.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils and teaching staff to provide tailored support both in the classroom and, where required, on a 1:1 basis.

You will help pupils to access learning, develop their confidence and independence, and overcome barriers to education.

The role will involve supporting children with a range of additional needs, so patience, resilience and a caring approach are essential.

Why Aspire People?

At Aspire People, we pride ourselves on offering a more personal approach to recruitment.

We understand that every candidate is different, which is why we take the time to understand your experience, career goals and what you are looking for in your next role.

When you work with Aspire People, you can expect:

• Competitive daily rates of £93 - £110
• Access to a wide range of education opportunities
• Support from a dedicated and experienced consultant
• Regular communication and ongoing support throughout your placement
• Opportunities to develop your experience within SEND and education
• A straightforward and supportive recruitment process
• The opportunity to work in schools where your contribution is genuinely valued

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Ideally has experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Is patient, caring and resilient
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Is confident supporting learning and individual needs
• Has a positive and proactive attitude
• Is passionate about helping children reach their full potential
• Previous experience in a school or SEND environment is desirable, but transferable experience will also be considered

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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.