College - SEN LSA (Learning Support Assistant)
| Job title: | College - SEN LSA (Learning Support Assistant) |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Tameside |
| Industry: | Tuition Secondary SEN |
| Salary: | £425 - £505 per week + Depending on qualifications and experience |
| Reference: | KW190625_1750349323 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Kat@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) - Full-Time - Tameside CollegeStart Date: September 2025
Location: Tameside
Pay: Competitive - £425 - £505 per week (depending on qualifications and experience)
Agency: Aspire People
Are you passionate about making a difference to the future successes of young people with additional needs? Aspire People is proud to be working in partnership with a forward-thinking and inclusive college in Tameside to recruit a number of dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team from September 2025.
This is a full-time position, supporting learners aged 16-19 with a range of additional needs, including:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Hearing Impairment (HI)
- Visual Impairment (VI)
- Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) such as Dyslexia and Dyspraxia
The College:
The college boasts a modern, well-equipped campus with excellent facilities tailored to meet the diverse needs of its learners. Staff benefit from ample free parking and excellent public transport links, including tram, bus and train services. The senior leadership and SEND teams are highly supportive, making this a fantastic environment to develop your career in education.
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from:
- Recent graduates looking to start a career in education or SEN
- Individuals with experience supporting children or young adults in roles such as:
* SEN Teaching Assistant
* Youth Mentor
* Social Worker
* Childrens Residential Support Worker
* Tutor
* Learning Support Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting students with additional needs in both their classes, or small group and 1:1 settings
- Promoting engagement, independence and achievement across the curriculum
- Assisting teaching staff with the delivery of tailored learning strategies
- Working closely with the SEND team to monitor and report on progress
Requirements:
- A genuine interest in supporting learners with special educational needs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliability, patience and a proactive approach to learning support
- Any relevant experience or training is highly desirable
- A DBS on the update service (or be willing to procure one)
Interested?
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV detailing your SEN support experience to Kat@ aspirepeople. co. uk
Early applications are encouraged - interviews are taking place over June and July.
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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.
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