SEND Teaching assistant Newark

Aspire People; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Education consultant support

Training & development opportunities

Long-term & permanent placements

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Newark. You will support children and young people with autism to access learning in a nurturing and structured environment.

The role involves implementing strategies from the Autism Progression Tracker, supporting communication, social understanding, emotional regulation, and independence, and working with teachers and therapists to deliver effective interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with autism or complex SEND.
• Knowledge of the UK curriculum and experience working in UK schools is preferred.
• Patience, resilience, and a compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with autism to access learning and achieve their potential.
• Work with individuals and small groups to implement strategies from the Autism Progression Tracker.
• Assist with communication, social understanding, emotional regulation, and independence skills.
• Support personal care and sensory needs as required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement effective interventions.

Skills

Experience working with autism/complex

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience & resilience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Newark

Term Time Only Full-Time Opportunity

Recruiting through Aspire People

Aspire People are seeking a caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Newark. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people with autism in a nurturing and structured environment.

The school is committed to providing a holistic approach to learning, development, and nurture, ensuring pupils have every opportunity to thrive. Children and young people are regularly assessed using the Autism Progression Tracker, which helps staff develop strategies and therapies to support communication, social understanding, emotional awareness, sensory processing, independence, and engagement.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Term Time Only

Location Requirements:

The school is in a rural area, so candidates must have their own car to get to work reliably.

The Role:

• Support children and young people with autism to access learning and achieve their potential.
• Work with individuals and small groups to implement strategies from the Autism Progression Tracker.
• Assist with communication, social understanding, emotional regulation, and independence skills.
• Support personal care and sensory needs as required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement effective interventions.

We Are Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with autism or complex SEND.
• Knowledge of the UK curriculum and experience working in UK schools is preferred.
• Patience, resilience, and a compassionate approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and thrive.

What Aspire People Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with autism.

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.