Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistants
Location: Northampton
Employer: Aspire People
Salary: 90-110 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
About the Role
Aspire People are searching for engaging and patient SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive and nurturing support staff team. You will be working at a vibrant school providing education to children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and they are looking for individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the teaching staff to support children with a range of additional learning needs, helping them to engage with the curriculum, participate fully in school life, and achieve their individual potential.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities to students with SEN
• Provide one-on-one support for students with a variety of additional needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, learning difficulties)
• Help manage classroom behaviour in a positive and constructive manner
• Support students in developing their social and emotional skills
• Assist with the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs)
• Monitor and record student progress, reporting back to teaching staff
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all students

About You:
We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate individuals who have:

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs
• A strong understanding of how to support students with diverse learning needs
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging environment
• A relevant qualification in childcare, education, or special needs support (desirable but not essential)

Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.
Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
• Competitive pay with multiple payment options
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn 100-250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Next Steps
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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.

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