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# SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools - Peterborough

**Are you a patient, caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a difference to children with additional learning needs?**

Aspire People are currently recruiting for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work within primary schools across Peterborough and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for individuals who can provide positive, consistent and nurturing support to children with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.

**The Role:**

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional learning needs.
- Support children with autism, ADHD and other special educational needs.
- Assist teachers with delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
- Help pupils develop confidence, communication and independence.
- Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Adapt learning resources and activities to meet individual needs.
- Encourage inclusion and participation within the classroom.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
- Create a safe, positive and supportive learning environment.

**The Ideal Candidate:**

- Previous experience supporting children with SEN is desirable.
- Experience working within a school, nursery, care or child-focused setting would be advantageous.
- A patient, understanding and nurturing approach.
- Confident supporting children with different learning and communication needs.
- Able to remain calm and proactive in challenging situations.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, flexible and enthusiastic.
- A genuine passion for supporting children's development.

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and individuals with transferable experience in care, youth work or other relevant settings.

**What Aspire People Can Offer:**

- Competitive rates of pay.
- Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply opportunities.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Opportunities to gain valuable experience across local schools.
- Access to further education recruitment opportunities.

If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

**Apply today with Aspire People!**

**Safer Recruitment**

Aspire People are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, identity checks and relevant employment history checks, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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.