Teaching Assistant - Special Needs

Aspire People; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Training opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People in Scunthorpe is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs) to support pupils with autism and ADHD in a caring, inclusive school.

You will assist the class teacher, help implement IEPs and behaviour strategies, and contribute to a positive, safe learning environment while prioritising safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable.
• Understanding of autism and ADHD, and strategies to support these needs.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support pupils with autism and ADHD in managing behaviour and staying focused.
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
Location: Scunthorpe
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school community in Scunthorpe. This is a full-time position, working closely with pupils who have special educational needs, including autism and ADHD. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students access learning, develop social skills, and reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Support pupils with autism and ADHD in managing behaviour and staying focused
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and wellbeing

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (desirable)
• Understanding of autism and ADHD, and strategies to support these needs
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils' lives

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.