Location: B12
Start Date: April 2026
Agency: Aspire People
Contract: Full Time
Aspire People are recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil within a secondary setting in B12, starting April 2026.
This role will involve working closely with a student with Autism who is non-verbal and may display perceived challenging behaviour. The successful candidate will provide consistent, patient and supportive 1:1 assistance to help the student access learning and feel secure within the school environment.
Key responsibilities:
* Providing **1:1 support** for a student with Autism in a secondary school setting
* Supporting a **non-verbal student** using appropriate communication strategies
* Helping to manage and respond calmly to **perceived challenging behaviour**
* Supporting engagement with learning and daily school routines
* Working closely with teaching staff and the SEN team
The ideal candidate will:
* Have experience supporting students with **Autism and additional needs
* Be calm, patient and resilient
* Have experience supporting non-verbal communication (PECS, visual supports or similar is desirable.
* Be confident working with students who may present behavioural challenges
* Be committed to inclusive education and student wellbeing
Start date: April 2026
Location:B12
Agency: Aspire People
All candidates will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements.
If you are interested, please apply with Josh and Yasmin on .
We look forward to hearing 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
Salary description
£92.56 - £108.00 per day