Teaching Assistant - SEND

Overview

Join Us as a SEND Teaching Assistant - Make a Real Difference! We are looking for compassionate and experienced care professionals to support children with complex learning and physical needs, including autism. This role offers a rewarding career where no two days are the same.

• Offer one-to-one and small-group support to help children engage in their learning.
• Assist with personal care tasks like toileting and changing.
• Support children with mobility needs, including wheelchair transfers and hoisting.
• Deliver sensory-based activities, tailored to each child's individual needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and medical professionals to ensure a safe, comfortable, and inclusive environment for the children.

This role is suited for individuals with a background in care or support work and a genuine passion for helping children with complex needs. Ideal candidates include:

• Care Assistants, Support Workers, Healthcare Assistants, and Teaching Assistants.
• Anyone with a true desire to support children with complex needs in an educational setting.

If you are patient, compassionate, and enjoy building connections through care and communication, you will be a great fit.

While experience in a school setting is a plus, we also value experience in care, healthcare, and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or adults with complex learning or physical needs.
• Understands conditions like PICA, PEG feeding, epilepsy, and other medical protocols.
• Is confident providing personal care and supporting wheelchair users.
• Has a calm, patient, and compassionate approach to working with children.
• Can follow care plans and work as part of a close-knit team.
• Is willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check (if not already in place).
• Can provide at least two professional references.

• Ongoing support and professional development from our expert consultants at Aspire People, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies.
• Long-term, fulfilling placements with opportunities to further your career.
• Competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience.
• Bonus opportunities, including £100 when you complete 10 days of work and £250 for referring a friend.

It’s not just about supporting children — it’s about connecting with them, providing care, and helping them thrive in a learning environment tailored to their unique needs.

If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV.

Apply below with your up-to-date 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.