Specialist Teaching Assistant

Are you a patient, resilient, and adaptable individual looking to make a real difference in a child's educational journey?

I am currently recruiting to support a innovative specialist primary setting that supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, MLD, and SEMH. This is a highly rewarding role where you will play a key part in helping young learners overcome barriers and achieve their full potential.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant within this specialist setting, you will:
- Work closely with pupils who require tailored support due to additional learning needs and challenging behaviours
- Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
- Support the class teacher with planning, delivering, and adapting learning activities
- Use de-escalation techniques and behaviour management strategies to support pupil engagement
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage progress and boost confidence

About You:
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Calm, reliable, and able to think on their feet
- Passionate about supporting children with diverse needs
- Confident in building rapport and managing challenging behaviour
- Understanding and empathetic, with a pupil-centred approach
- Experienced in SEN (desirable), though candidates with the right attitude and transferable skills will also be considered

What We Offer:
- A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
- CPD opportunities to enhance your SEN skills
- Competitive pay and the chance to secure a long-term role
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an incredibly supportive school

If you are committed to helping children thrive and are ready for a fulfilling new challenge, I would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly to discuss the role in more detail.

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed