SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & 1:1 Support

SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & 1:1 Support
Specialist & Mainstream Schools Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities

Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex and additional needs across a range of school settings.

We are looking for candidates with genuine professional experience who are confident providing consistent 1:1 support and adapting their approach to meet individual pupil needs.

The Role:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND
Supporting pupils with autism, communication difficulties and learning needs
Helping pupils access the curriculum through personalised strategies
Supporting communication, social skills and independence
Assisting with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Supporting sensory activities and structured routines
Working closely with teaching and specialist support teams
Supporting personal care where required
Recording and feeding back on pupil progress and behaviour

The Ideal Candidate:
Previous professional experience working with pupils with SEND
Strong 1:1 support experience
Experience within a specialist school, SEND provision or similar environment
Confident supporting pupils with complex needs
Experience with autism and communication needs is highly desirable
Patient, consistent and adaptable approach
Able to work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team

Relevant backgrounds may include:
Specialist SEND schools
Mainstream schools with specialist provisions
PRUs and alternative provision
Residential or care settings
Youth support and specialist support services
Previous 1:1 SEND roles

Why Work with Aspire People:
Specialist SEND opportunities
Long-term and permanent roles
Competitive daily pay rates
Dedicated consultant support
Access to a wide network of schools
Ongoing training and development

If you have professional SEND experience and are confident supporting pupils with complex needs on a 1:1 basis, apply today.

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.