SEND/SEMH TA Scunthorpe in Crosby

Teaching Assistant - SEND / SEMH Location: Scunthorpe Salary: £100-£110 per day Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Start Date: ASAP Hours: 8:30am-4:00pm Contract: Term-Time Only Potential: Long-term to permanent Make a Real Difference Every Day Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker or Care Worker looking for a rewarding new opportunity? Do you have experience supporting young people with SEND, SEMH, ASD, challenging behaviour or complex needs? Aspire People is working with a specialist SEND/SEMH school in Scunthorpe to recruit a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build their experience within specialist education and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people. Why Apply? * £100-£110 per day * Full-time, long-term position * Start ASAP * Potential to become permanent for the right candidate * Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm * Term-time only * Specialist SEND/SEMH setting * Excellent opportunity to develop your career in education * Support from a dedicated Aspire People consultant About the School The school provides specialist education for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school offers a structured and nurturing environment where pupils are supported to overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and build positive relationships. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide consistent support tailored to each student's individual needs. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include: * Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and complex needs * Providing one-to-one and small-group support * Supporting students with ASD and communication needs * Helping pupils engage with classroom learning * Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour * Building positive and trusting relationships with students * Encouraging independence, confidence and social development * Supporting students during lessons and throughout the school day * Following individual learning, support and behaviour plans * Working closely with teachers and wider support staff * Creating a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment Who Are We Looking For? We're interested in candidates with experience in education, care, support work or youth services. Previous experience with any of the following would be highly beneficial: * SEND / SEMH schools * Autism / ASD * Challenging behaviour * Mental health * Complex needs * Residential care * Youth work * Children's services * Specialist education * Secure or custodial environments You do not necessarily need previous school experience. Candidates with a Psychology degree or related degree, combined with relevant experience or a genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs, are also encouraged to apply. If you are passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and reach their potential, we want to hear from you. Apply Today Submit your CV today and a member of the Aspire People team will be in touch. 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