Aspire People are recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEN school for a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis.
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 5 days per week, and the successful candidate MUST be able to drive due to the location of the school.
The school provides personalised education and support for children and young people aged 8-18 with Special Educational Needs, including pupils with severe learning difficulties and complex additional needs.
This is a specialist setting supporting young people who may present with complex behaviours and require a high level of individualised support. Some pupils may have experienced significant trauma or adverse childhood experiences, so the ability to build trusting relationships and provide calm, consistent support is essential.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide personalised support to pupils throughout the school day.
You will play an important role in helping students engage with education, develop their confidence and independence, and make progress towards their individual goals.
Your responsibilities may include:
Providing one-to-one and small-group support.
Supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
Helping students access personalised learning activities.
Supporting communication, social development and independence.
Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils manage challenging situations.
Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
Providing consistent boundaries and reassurance.
Supporting pupils who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.
Working closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
Supporting students with their daily routines and transitions.
Contributing to a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be patient, resilient and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs.
Previous experience working within an SEN school, specialist education setting, residential care, youth work, social care or a similar environment would be highly desirable.
Experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties, autism, complex needs, challenging behaviour or trauma-related needs would be advantageous.
You must be able to remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging behaviour and be confident adapting your approach to meet the needs of individual pupils.
Essential Requirements
Must be able to drive.
Must be available to work 5 days per week, Monday to Friday.
Must be available for a long-term position.
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
SEN or specialist setting experience is highly advantageous.
A patient, resilient and supportive approach.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant or support professional looking to develop their career within a specialist SEN environment.
You will be joining a dedicated team focused on putting the individual needs of each young person at the centre of their education and support. The school provides staff with appropriate training and support to help them understand and respond effectively to complex needs.
Aspire People are recruiting for this position on behalf of the school.
If you are a dedicated education or support professional, hold a driving licence, can commit to working Monday to Friday and are looking for a long-term SEN opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will be required to complete the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks before commencing work.
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