At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a rewarding role that truly makes a difference.
- Company: Join a specialist SEND school dedicated to empowering young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, term-time hours, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with no evenings or weekends, plus bonuses for referrals.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Caring nature and passion for helping children; experience in SEND is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22500 - 27500 £ per year.
Make a difference every day in a role that truly matters!
Are you caring, patient and passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
Looking for a rewarding opportunity to help young people learn, grow and develop their independence?
We are recruiting a dedicated Secondary Additional Needs Support Assistant to join a specialist SEND school, supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism.
What will you be doing?
- Providing one-to-one and small group support
- Assisting with classroom activities and individual learning goals
- Supporting personal care, including toileting, dressing and mealtimes
- Encouraging communication through Makaton, PECS and assistive technology
- Supporting therapy programmes and medication following training
- Promoting social, emotional and physical development
- Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers following positive behaviour support strategies
- Supporting school trips, outdoor activities and independent living skills
What's on offer?
- Monday to Friday, term-time only
- Working hours: 08:30am - 3:30pm
• No evenings or weekends!
- Competitive weekly pay
- 100 joining bonus after 10 shifts
- 250 Refer-a-Friend bonus
- Ongoing training and development
- Long-term opportunities with potential for permanent employment
What are we looking for?
Someone with a caring nature, plenty of patience and a genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential.
Experience in SEND, education, childcare or care is beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.
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.
Secondary Additional Needs Support Assistant in West Kirby 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.
