Job description Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Are you a patient, resilient, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next challenge?
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs in a specialist school based in Kidderminster. This is a rewarding but challenging role supporting children with a range of Special Educational Needs, particularly:

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

Challenging behaviour, including the use of strong language

About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Work closely with individual pupils or small groups to support their learning, social development, and emotional regulation

Help manage behaviour using positive strategies and de-escalation techniques

Support the class teacher and SENCO in delivering tailored interventions

Create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment

Build trusting relationships with students who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education

This is a physically and emotionally demanding role that requires resilience, compassion, and consistency - but it also offers the chance to truly make a difference in a child's life.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly SEMH, autism and behaviour needs

A calm, non-judgemental, and flexible approach

Confidence in managing behaviour, including verbal outbursts or dysregulation

Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other staff

A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, Team Teach training) is desirable but not essential

What We Offer:
A supportive and friendly team environment

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

The chance to work in a role where every day brings new challenges and rewards

The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people

How to Apply:
If you're ready to take on a meaningful and fulfilling role in a school that values compassion, resilience, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

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.