Teaching Assistant
* Location: Scunthorpe
* Sector: Independent SEND school
* Job type: Full time, Monday-Friday, term time only
* Salary: £105 - £115 per day
* Contact:
* Start date: ASAP or September 2026
* Contract Length: Full Time. Long term to permanent possibility
A teaching assistant is needed for an outstanding independent school in Scunthorpe for neurodivergent children aged 7-19.
As a teaching assistant, you will primarily support students with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other complex needs.
Being a teaching assistant at this school, you will become a part of a highly supportive team with exceptional senior leadership and fantastic resources.
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
* Working with and supporting students with ASD, ADHD and other needs, such as anxiety or requiring support with communication.
* Providing academic support, either one-on-one or in a small group.
* Promoting a positive and inclusive classroom culture and providing emotional support when needed.
* Implementing behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
* Using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage focus and self-control.
* Assisting with lesson planning and delivery.
* Being aware of safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
Teaching Assistant Requirements:
* The right to work in the UK.
* A clear and up-to-date DBS.
* Experience working as a teaching assistant.
* Experience working with young people and an understanding of ASD.
* The ability and confidence to really engage and interact with the students.
* A patient and 'can-do' attitude and the ability to work under pressure.
If you are an experienced teaching assistant with a passion for supporting ASD students, then this is the role for you.
Apply now to be a teaching assistant at this outstanding school and help to make a significant positive impact on the lives of these students.
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