SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities)

Location: Northampton, Corby & Kettering
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term Time Only
Contract: Supply or Full-Time
Agency: Aspire People
Salary: Competitive rates

About the Role

Aspire People are seeking compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs in mainstream and specialist settings across Northamptonshire.

This is a highly rewarding role supporting children with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH, and physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupils with additional needs

Help implement EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan) targets

Use creative strategies to promote engagement and independence

Support teachers with lesson planning and behaviour management

Maintain accurate records of progress and wellbeing

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with SEND (essential)

Understanding of Autism, SEMH or complex needs

Calm, patient and resilient nature

Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain through Aspire People)

Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (required for travel between settings)

Availability between 8:30am - 3:30pm, term time only

Why Work with Aspire People?

Competitive rates of pay

Specialist SEND training and ongoing support

Opportunities across mainstream and SEND schools

Local, long-term, and flexible placements

Dedicated consultant to guide you every step of the way

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.