Additional Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?
A specialist SEND school is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Additional Needs Support Assistant to support pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism.
The Role:You'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning while supporting their communication, development, independence, social skills and emotional wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment.
Working alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals, you will:
- Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
- Deliver planned learning activities and adapt support to individual needs
- Assist with personal care, including toileting, dressing and eating
- Support therapy programmes and administer medication following training
- Encourage communication using Makaton, PECS and assistive technology
- Promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
- Support positive behaviour strategies and physical intervention where trained
- Prepare classroom resources and maintain a stimulating environment
- Support pupils during snack times, outdoor learning, trips and off-site activities
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and external professionals
- Support Post-16 pupils in developing independent living skills
- Monday to Friday, term-time only
- 08:30-15:30 working hours
- No evenings or weekends
- Excellent work-life balance
- Ongoing SEND, safeguarding, communication, behaviour, moving & handling and medical training
- Supportive environment with excellent career development
- Competitive weekly pay
- £100 joining bonus after 10 shifts
- £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent employment
- Excellent progression opportunities within SEND education
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
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