SENTA

Aspire People; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant for a Leicester school. The position is based in one school, Monday to Friday, full-time, with a pay of £105 per day.

You will work closely with pupils and the wider school team to provide support both in and out of the classroom, supporting children with SEN.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is essential.
• Willingness to work with children with SEN and additional needs.
• SEN experience desirable but not essential.
• Qualification such as Level 2/3 Childcare, Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification desirable.
• Patient, caring and reliable; good relationships with children.
• Team player; able to work with teachers and support staff.
• DBS on Update Service desirable or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN both in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with pupils and the wider school team.
• Build positive relationships with children.
• Long-term placement in one school with dedicated Aspire People consultant.

Skills

Experience with children

Patient

Caring and reliable

Team player

Willing to work with SEN

Education

Level 2/3 Childcare/Teaching Assistant/SEN qualification

Tools

DBS - Update Service

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Leicester

Location: Leicester

Pay: £105 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time

Setting: One school only

Experience: Previous experience working with children essential

SEN: Must be willing to support children with SEN

Qualification: SEN/Childcare/Teaching Assistant qualification desirable

DBS: Must have a DBS or be willing to obtain one

Are you passionate about supporting children and looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

Aspire People are working in partnership with a school in Leicester who are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience working with children and is interested in developing their experience within SEN. You'll be based in one school, Monday to Friday, working closely with pupils and the wider school team to provide support both in and out of the classroom.

You don't necessarily need extensive SEN experience for this role, but you must be willing to work with children with additional needs and have a patient, understanding and supportive approach.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working with children is essential
• A genuine willingness to work with children with SEN and additional needs
• SEN experience would be desirable but is not essential
• A relevant qualification such as a Level 2/3 Childcare, Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification would be desirable
• Someone who is patient, caring and reliable
• Someone who can build positive relationships with children
• A good team player who is happy to work alongside teachers and support staff
• A valid DBS on the Update Service is desirable, but if you don't currently have one, you must be willing to obtain one

What you can expect:

• £105 per day
• Monday to Friday, full-time
• Long-term work based in one school
• Support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience working with SEN pupils
• The chance to build strong relationships with pupils and become part of the school team

If you have experience working with children, are willing to support pupils with SEN and are looking for your next opportunity in education, 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