SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Aspire People are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants for day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply work in a SEN school in Lincoln, to start ASAP. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple schools, classes and year groups, along with experience supporting children with a range of mental and physical needs.

• Provide classroom support to pupils in SEN settings, including those with ASD, social communication difficulties and severe disabilities.
• Build relationships quickly and work effectively in small groups.
• Cover planned bookings and last-minute sickness cover as part of supply staffing for SEN schools.
• Create a supportive environment to help children receive the appropriate support to achieve their potential.
• Work across different schools, classes and year groups to develop varied experience.

• Relevant experience of working with SEN children or within a care background.
• Experience of working with young people with anxiety/mental health needs.
• Experience of profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
• Experience of using sensory strategies.
• Training for administration of medication or willingness to learn.
• A Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Willing to undertake a DBS through Aspire People or be on the update service.
• Minimum of 2 satisfactory and recent references.
• Right to work in the UK is required.

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.