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SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant

Job title: SEN / SEMH Teaching Assistant
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Northampton
Industry: Secondary
Salary: £90 - £100 per day
Reference: SENSEMHABNORTH_1761646918
Contact name: Aspire People Limited
Contact email: Alex@aspirepeople.co.uk

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant (SEN/SEMH)
Location: Northampton
Start Date: ASAP and ongoing recruitment
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: £90 - £100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant in the SEN/SEMH unit, you will be working with students who have a variety of additional learning needs, including SEN and SEMH. You will support the class teacher in delivering tailored learning experiences, manage challenging behaviour in a calm and positive manner, and help create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
You will be working alongside a passionate team of educators and specialists, contributing to the development of individual education plans (IEPs) and helping students to achieve personal and academic success.

Key Responsibilities:
* Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities to meet the needs of students with SEN/SEMH.
* Provide one-on-one support to students, ensuring their engagement and understanding of the curriculum.
* Help students develop social, emotional, and behavioural skills in a safe and supportive environment.
* Monitor and track progress, providing feedback and reports as required.
* Contribute to the creation and implementation of individual education plans (IEPs).
* Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment.
* Work with other professionals, such as therapists and counsellors, to support students' overall well-being.

What We Are Looking For:
* Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN/SEMH needs (experience in a school setting is highly desirable).
* A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting students.
* The ability to manage challenging behaviours with a calm and positive attitude.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with students, staff, and parents.
* A team player who is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
* A relevant qualification in education (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification) is desirable but not essential.

Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?
* Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
* Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
* Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
* Competitive pay with multiple payment options
* Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
* Access to free CPD and training opportunities

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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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