SEN Teaching Assistant (Experience with Extreme & Aggressive Behaviour)
Location: Leicester
Contract Type: Full-time (5 days a week)
Salary: £95 - £100 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you experienced in supporting children with complex and challenging behaviours?
Aspire People are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a Leicester-based school with children who exhibit extreme and often aggressive behaviour. This is a challenging yet rewarding role, ideal for candidates who are experienced in managing difficult situations and have a passion for making a positive impact on the lives of students with special educational needs.
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant in this role, you will be working with students who display severe emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. You will be supporting them throughout their school day, helping them to manage their emotions and behaviour, and encouraging positive engagement in learning.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Supporting students who demonstrate extreme and sometimes aggressive behaviour
Using de-escalation techniques and, where necessary, restraint (restraint training is highly desirable)
Working closely with the school's behaviour management team to implement strategies that promote emotional regulation and safe behaviour
Supporting students both academically and socially to help them feel included and engaged in school life
Building positive, trusting relationships with students to support their personal development and wellbeing
Collaborating with teachers and other staff to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment
Requirements:
Previous experience working in a UK school, ideally in a SEN or SEMH role
Experience supporting children with extreme or aggressive behaviour
Restraint training (Team-Teach or equivalent) is highly desirable
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to managing challenging behaviour
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
A proactive and resilient attitude towards supporting students with complex needs
Why Aspire People?
Aspire People is a leading education recruitment agency, specialising in placing dedicated staff in schools where they can make a real difference. We offer:
Competitive pay rates
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities, including restraint training
A supportive and responsive recruitment team that is committed to finding the right fit for both you and the school
How to Apply:
If you have the experience and skills to support children with complex behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV
to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.
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