At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with autism in a nurturing environment and help them thrive.
- Company: Aspire People, dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing support, training opportunities, and potential for long-term placements.
- Other info: Term time only, Monday to Friday, and requires own transport.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of young people with autism.
- Qualifications: Experience with children with autism and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 28600 £ per year.
SEND Teaching Assistant - Newark Term Time Only | Full-Time Opportunity Recruiting through Aspire People Aspire People are seeking a caring and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Newark.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support children and young people with autism in a nurturing and structured environment.
The school is committed to providing a holistic approach to learning, development, and nurture, ensuring pupils have every opportunity to thrive.
Children and young people are regularly assessed using the Autism Progression Tracker, which helps staff develop strategies and therapies to support communication, social understanding, emotional awareness, sensory processing, independence, and engagement.
- Working Hours: * Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Term Time Only
Location Requirements: * The school is in a rural area, so candidates must have their own car to get to work reliably.
The Role: * Support children and young people with autism to access learning and achieve their potential.
- Work with individuals and small groups to implement strategies from the Autism Progression Tracker.
- Assist with communication, social understanding, emotional regulation, and independence skills.
- Support personal care and sensory needs as required.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to implement effective interventions.
We Are Looking For: * Experience working with children or young people with autism or complex SEND.
- Knowledge of the UK curriculum and experience working in UK schools is preferred.
- Patience, resilience, and a compassionate approach.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and thrive.
What Aspire People Offer: * Competitive rates of pay.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Access to training and professional development opportunities.
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with autism.
If you are committed to supporting children with autism in a specialist setting and meet the requirements above, apply today through Aspire People and take the next step in your SEND career.
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
SEND Teaching assistant Newark in Newark on Trent 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.
