SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Coalville

Location: Coalville
Pay: -105 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time
Setting: One school only
Experience: Previous experience working with children essential
SEN: Must be willing to support children with SEN
Qualification: SEN/Childcare/Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
DBS: Must have a DBS or be willing to obtain one

Are you someone who enjoys helping children build confidence, overcome challenges and feel more settled in the classroom?

Aspire People are working in partnership with a school in Coalville who are looking for a caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who has experience working with children and wants to develop their experience supporting pupils with additional needs. You''ll work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to help pupils access their learning, develop their independence and get the most from their school day.

You''ll be based in one school, Monday to Friday, allowing you to build strong relationships with the children and become a consistent and trusted member of their support network.

Key responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with SEN

Help children access classroom activities and adapt tasks where appropriate

Support pupils with communication, social and emotional development

Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement

Help children stay focused and involved during lessons

Support pupils with transitions between lessons and activities

Use positive reinforcement to encourage appropriate behaviour

Follow individual support plans and guidance provided by the school

Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to support individual needs

Monitor pupils'' progress and communicate any concerns to the relevant staff

Provide a calm, patient and consistent approach throughout the school day

What we''re looking for:

Previous experience working with children is essential

A genuine willingness to work with children with SEN and additional needs

SEN experience would be desirable but is not essential

A relevant qualification such as a Level 2/3 Childcare, Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification would be desirable

Someone who is patient, caring and understanding

A positive attitude and willingness to learn

Someone who can build trusting relationships with children

A good team player who can work closely with teachers and support staff

A valid DBS on the Update Service is desirable, but if you don''t currently have one, you must be willing to obtain one

What you can expect:

-105 per day

Monday to Friday, full-time

Long-term work based in one school

Support from your dedicated Aspire People consultant

The opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience

The chance to make a genuine difference to children''s learning and development

The opportunity to become a trusted and valued member of the school team

If you have experience working with children and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, please send your CV to Aspire People today.

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.