SEND Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Support & Inclusion

Aspire People; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a Waltham Forest school in East London. Start ASAP for an ongoing, long-term role supporting pupils with SEND, providing 1:1 and small-group help within a welcoming setting.

You will collaborate with class teachers and the SEND team to deliver tailored support, promote learning, and foster confidence and inclusion in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND is desirable.
• Patient, compassionate and confident in supporting individual needs.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Calm and consistent when managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, proactive and enthusiastic.
• Experience with Autism/ADHD/SEMH or complex learning needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with learning, development and engagement in lessons.
• Help manage behaviour and promote positive relationships.
• Support pupils' communication, social and emotional development.
• Implement individual learning and support strategies.
• Work with teachers and the SENCO to ensure appropriate support.
• Help pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills.
• Support a positive, inclusive and safe classroom environment.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Team player

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for a Waltham Forest school in East London. Start ASAP for an ongoing, long-term role supporting pupils with SEND, providing 1:1 and small-group help within a welcoming setting.

You will collaborate with class teachers and the SEND team to deliver tailored support, promote learning, and foster confidence and inclusion in the classroom.