Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Aspire is collaborating with a ground-breaking educational provider catering to 8-18-year-old pupils with Special Educational Needs in Stottesdon. This specialized school offers personalized education for a maximum of 12 pupils with profound needs, encompassing learning disabilities, associated health issues, and challenging behaviours.The students, hailing from diverse backgrounds, share Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH), often accompanied by other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) like Autism, ADHD, and communication challenges. Operating as a trauma and attachment-informed organization, we equip all staff with extensive therapeutic training and support.Our school adopts a closely integrated approach, placing the child at the core of decision-making. This collaboration involves education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams, and, crucially, our students, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes.The position entails full-time employment, with potential for permanent placement for suitable candidates.Role Summary:Teaching Assistants at our institution recognize the dynamic nature of their work and the unique needs of each child. They serve as vital figures capable of supporting students with intricate and demanding behaviour's.Key Responsibilities:Support teaching and learningEngage with students individually or in small groupsManage classroom resourcesFacilitate educational outingsProvide lunchtime support for socially challenged studentsPossess foundational English and Math skillsEnsure safety during heightened behavioural episodesDevelop social skills through games and activitiesEnhance the learning environment with engaging displaysAcknowledge and celebrate student achievementsParticipate in therapeutic training and reflective practicesWe highly value our Teaching Assistants as integral members of our team. We encourage their active involvement in decision-making processes that shape our school's direction and student outcomes. Their contributions to academic and extracurricular development are welcomed, reflecting their unique interests and passions.Benefits and Rewards:Opportunities for career advancementCompetitive salary packagesExtensive training and professional development prospectsSmall class sizes with specialized TA supportInvolvement in a growing national organization that values talent and potentialRegular therapeutic and supportive supervisionAccess to employee benefit services, including wellbeing programs and salary sacrifice schemesSafeguarding:At Aspire, we prioritize the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, undergo necessary background checks, and adhere to our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.Aspire is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe in harnessing the talents of individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support the holistic development of our students.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.