Teaching Assistant - SEN Hub

Aspire People; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support a small group of up to six pupils with a range of additional needs in a Specialist SEN Hub within a mainstream primary school in Stafford.

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support, helping pupils develop communication, social and independence skills while contributing to a safe, nurturing learning environment that promotes progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school, specialist provision or similar setting is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one through the agency.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with a range of special educational needs within the SEN Hub.
• Support learning activities tailored to individual abilities, developmental stages and learning objectives.
• Help pupils develop communication, social interaction and independence skills.
• Adapt activities and approaches to meet pupils' individual needs and engagement levels.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, transitions and changes to routine.
• Promote positive behaviour through consistent expectations, encouragement and appropriate strategies.
• Work alongside teachers and other support staff to implement individual support plans and classroom strategies.
• Encourage pupils to participate in learning, play and group activities at a level appropriate to their needs.
• Monitor pupils' progress, engagement and wellbeing, sharing relevant observations with the wider team.
• Maintain a safe, calm and nurturing environment that supports pupils' development.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Key details

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Key Stage: Key Stage 1

Setting: Specialist SEN Hub within a mainstream primary school

Pupils: Supporting a group of up to six pupils with a range of additional needs

School information

This Primary School is seeking a caring, patient and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within its SEN Hub. The role involves working with a small group of up to six pupils with a variety of special educational needs, providing tailored support to help them access learning, develop independence and make progress both academically and socially.

This is an opportunity for someone who understands that every pupil has different strengths, challenges and support requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported and encouraged to achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to pupils with a range of special educational needs within the SEN Hub.


• Support learning activities tailored to individual abilities, developmental stages and learning objectives.


• Help pupils develop communication, social interaction and independence skills.


• Adapt activities and approaches to meet pupils' individual needs and engagement levels.


• Support pupils with emotional regulation, transitions and changes to routine.


• Promote positive behaviour through consistent expectations, encouragement and appropriate strategies.


• Work alongside teachers and other support staff to implement individual support plans and classroom strategies.


• Encourage pupils to participate in learning, play and group activities at a level appropriate to their needs.


• Monitor pupils' progress, engagement and wellbeing, sharing relevant observations with the wider team.


• Maintain a safe, calm and nurturing environment that supports pupils' development.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school, specialist provision or similar setting is desirable.


• A patient, understanding and flexible approach to supporting pupils with differing needs.


• Confidence supporting behaviour, emotional regulation and individual learning requirements.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• The ability to follow guidance, maintain consistent routines and adapt to changing situations.


• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through the agency.


• The right to work in the UK.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about supporting pupils who benefit from a more personalised approach to learning. They will be calm, observant and proactive, with the ability to build trusting relationships while maintaining clear boundaries. Experience of working within a small-group SEN provision would be particularly beneficial.

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.