Join Our Team as a SEND Teaching Assistant - Make a Difference Every Day
We are seeking compassionate, dedicated, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistants to work with children aged 2-7 who have severe, profound, and complex learning and physical needs, including complex autism.
If you're looking for a role where every day is unique, impactful, and rewarding, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Who Should Apply?
We encourage applications from:
Care Assistants
Support Workers
Healthcare Assistants
Teaching Assistants
Anyone with a genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs will thrive in this role.
This isn't just about providing support - it's about building connections, offering care, and fostering meaningful communication.
Your Role:
Provide one-on-one and small-group support to help students engage in their learning
Assist with personal care tasks such as toileting and changing
Help with mobility and physical needs, including wheelchair transfers and hoisting
Lead sensory-based activities tailored to each child's needs
Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and medical staff to ensure every child is safe, included, and comfortable
What We're Looking For:
You don't need a teaching background - we value experience in care, healthcare, and SEND settings just as much.
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience supporting children or adults with complex physical or learning needs
An understanding of conditions such as PICA, PEG feeding, epilepsy, and other medical protocols
Confidence in supporting wheelchair users and assisting with personal care
A calm, patient, and compassionate approach
Ability to follow care plans and work within a supportive team
The ability to provide two professional references
Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
What We Offer:
Support from Aspire People, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies
Long-term, rewarding placements with opportunities to grow your career
Competitive weekly pay based on your experience and skills
Ongoing professional development and support from experienced education consultants
A £250 Refer a Friend bonus
A £100 Joining Bonus once you complete your first 10 days of work - no strings attached!
If you're passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV!
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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