SEN Teaching Assistant - Leicester

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire
Position: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant (Younger Years)
Salary: 90 - 105 per day (Dependent on Experience)
Start Date: Jan 2025

Aspire People are currently seeking a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to work with younger year students at a primary school in Leicester. This rewarding role is perfect for someone with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), who is eager to make a positive impact on children's learning and well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide tailored support to children with SEN, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
Work closely with teachers to adapt lessons and activities to meet the needs of each individual student.
Offer one-to-one and small group support, encouraging independence and confidence in students.
Provide personal care when required, ensuring the comfort and safety of students at all times.
Support students with daily tasks, including toileting and feeding, where necessary.
Help manage behaviour in a calm and supportive manner, ensuring all students feel safe and valued.
Be proactive in identifying and addressing students' needs, offering solutions to ensure smooth daily operations.
Foster a positive, inclusive environment where each child is respected and encouraged to thrive.

What We're Looking For:
Experience working with children with SEN is essential. You should have a proven track record of supporting children with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and physical disabilities.
You must be comfortable with personal care responsibilities as part of the role, including assisting with toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
A proactive, flexible attitude is a key trait. We need someone who can take the initiative, whether it's stepping in to support a student in need, adapting lessons on the spot, or finding creative solutions to challenges.
Strong communication skills are essential, especially the ability to effectively communicate with children, staff, and parents.
Ability to be calm under pressure, using patience and understanding to support students with varying needs.
You must be willing to work full-time, Monday to Friday, providing consistent support to the students and school community.

What We Offer:
Competitive pay of 90 - 105 per day, depending on experience.
A full-time, Monday to Friday position, working within a supportive and dedicated team.
The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN, working in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Access to ongoing training and professional development through Aspire People.
A rewarding and fulfilling role where your contributions are truly valued.

If you have the right experience and are passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs, this is the ideal role for you. Apply today by submitting your CV to Aspire People.

Aspire People are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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.