Job Description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Bury
Recruitment Agency: Aspire People
Make a Difference Every Day as an SEN Teaching Assistant!
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping every learner reach their potential?
Aspire People is looking to hear from caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals interested in SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Bury.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them develop confidence, communication skills, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.
We welcome applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants as well as candidates with transferable experience in care, residential support, youth work, social care or learning disability support.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you may be responsible for:
Providing individual or small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
Supporting pupils with autism, learning disabilities and other special educational needs, depending on the setting.
Helping pupils access learning activities and participate in classroom routines.
Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence.
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed strategies.
Adapting support to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
Working closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress.
Maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who:
Have experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs, or relevant transferable experience.
Demonstrate patience, empathy and a calm, consistent approach.
Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
Understand the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
Are flexible, reliable and willing to learn.
Are committed to helping every learner achieve their potential.
Relevant experience may include SEN education, autism support, learning disability support, residential care, youth work or other care and support roles.
A relevant qualification may be desirable or required depending on the specific assignment.
Why work with Aspire People?
Opportunities to gain experience in specialist and mainstream education settings.
Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
Opportunities to build your skills and develop your career in SEND.
Guidance throughout the recruitment and registration process.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding and employment history checks, in line with the requirements of the role.
Apply Today!
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have transferable skills from care, youth work or support work, we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch with Aspire People today to discuss SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Bury.
Help us create positive learning experiences and make a lasting difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
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.
Location: Bury
Recruitment Agency: Aspire People
Make a Difference Every Day as an SEN Teaching Assistant!
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping every learner reach their potential?
Aspire People is looking to hear from caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals interested in SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Bury.
This is an opportunity for someone who wants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them develop confidence, communication skills, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.
We welcome applications from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants as well as candidates with transferable experience in care, residential support, youth work, social care or learning disability support.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you may be responsible for:
Providing individual or small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
Supporting pupils with autism, learning disabilities and other special educational needs, depending on the setting.
Helping pupils access learning activities and participate in classroom routines.
Encouraging communication, social interaction and independence.
Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed strategies.
Adapting support to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
Working closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupil progress.
Maintaining a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who:
Have experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs, or relevant transferable experience.
Demonstrate patience, empathy and a calm, consistent approach.
Can build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
Understand the importance of safeguarding and professional boundaries.
Are flexible, reliable and willing to learn.
Are committed to helping every learner achieve their potential.
Relevant experience may include SEN education, autism support, learning disability support, residential care, youth work or other care and support roles.
A relevant qualification may be desirable or required depending on the specific assignment.
Why work with Aspire People?
Opportunities to gain experience in specialist and mainstream education settings.
Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
Opportunities to build your skills and develop your career in SEND.
Guidance throughout the recruitment and registration process.
Safeguarding and Compliance
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding and employment history checks, in line with the requirements of the role.
Apply Today!
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have transferable skills from care, youth work or support work, we would love to hear from you.
Get in touch with Aspire People today to discuss SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Bury.
Help us create positive learning experiences and make a lasting difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
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.