At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with complex needs in a nurturing environment and help them thrive.
- Company: Aspire People, a dedicated education agency focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Earn £105 per day, enjoy dedicated support, and potential long-term opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and contribute to a positive learning environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's lives while developing your skills in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN or complex needs is essential; patience and compassion are key.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
Location: Leicester
Pay: £105 per day
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 5 days a week
Start Date: ASAP / dependent on availability
Aspire People are recruiting! Aspire People have partnered with a specialist SEN school in Leicester who are looking for a caring, resilient and experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role would suit someone who has a genuine passion for supporting children with complex and additional needs and understands that every pupil requires an individual approach.
About the Role
You will work closely with teachers and specialist support staff to provide personalised support to pupils, helping them access learning and develop their communication, independence and confidence. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support
- Supporting pupils with complex and additional needs
- Helping children access learning and classroom activities
- Supporting communication and social development
- Assisting with emotional regulation and sensory needs
- Encouraging independence and life skills
- Following individual learning and support plans
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment
- Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
We’re Looking For
Previous experience working with children with SEN or complex needs is essential. The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
- Be patient, caring and compassionate
- Be confident supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis
- Have a calm and resilient approach
- Understand that every child has different needs and abilities
- Be comfortable supporting communication, sensory and behavioural needs
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Be reliable and committed to working Monday-Friday
What Aspire People Offer
- £105 per day
- Monday-Friday, 5 days a week
- Opportunity to work within a specialist SEN setting
- Dedicated consultant support
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
- Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children's lives
If you’re an experienced Complex Needs Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Leicester, we’d love to hear from you. Email: Apply today and take the next step with Aspire People.
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.
Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - Leicester employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
