Teaching Assistant

Aspire People are recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in a school located in Newark. This role is full‑time, on a temp‑to‑perm basis starting immediately. The working hours are 08:30 – 15:30 and you will be working 1:1 with students with various learning difficulties and special educational needs.

The role requires a high level of resilience and we are ideally looking for people who are energetic and have experience of working with children with social emotional and mental health needs.

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all students
• Support pupils consistently whilst responding to their individual needs
• Create a safe learning environment for pupils
• De‑escalate behaviour that challenges through the formation of trusting relationships

• Must have recent/relevant experience working with children and young people, specifically those with SEND/SEMH.
• Must have a passion for education.
• Must be energetic and resilient, with experience supporting children with social emotional and mental health needs.

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 Disclosure and Barring Checks.