SEND Teaching Assistant
| Job title: | SEND Teaching Assistant |
| Contract type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Nuneaton |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Reference: | SEND TA_1770031610 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Adam@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary) - NuneatonLocation: Nuneaton
Contract: Full-time / Part-time (term-time)
Start Date: As soon as possible (or specify)
We are seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged students with Special Educational Needs in a supportive and inclusive school in Nuneaton. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small group support for secondary students with SEN (including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties)
Support students in accessing the secondary curriculum across a range of subjects
Assist students with emotional regulation, engagement, and behaviour management
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours
Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
Support students during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times where required
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Have experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally with SEN
Be patient, resilient, and understanding
Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
Be able to adapt support strategies to meet individual needs
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
We Offer:
A welcoming and supportive secondary school environment
Ongoing SEN training and professional development
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students' lives
Competitive pay, dependent on experience
To apply:
Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining your experience working with secondary students and SEN.
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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