SEND Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunity
Location: Louth Immediate Start or September 2026 Potential Permanent Position
Aspire People is seeking caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Louth, supporting children and young people aged 2-19 years. This is a full-time, long-term role with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.
This specialist setting is committed to providing a highly personalised and inclusive learning environment where every child is valued as an individual. The school delivers tailored learning programmes designed around each student's unique needs, strengths, and aspirations, helping them achieve their full potential both academically and personally.
All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and present with a range of additional needs, including:
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Communication and interaction difficulties
Complex learning needs
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairments
Sensory processing differences
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Complex medical needs
The Role
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Assist with personalised learning activities and interventions
Promote independence, confidence, and engagement
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families, and other professionals
Help create a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment
Support students with their communication, personal development, and wellbeing
We Are Looking For
Experience working with children or young people with SEND (preferred but not essential)
A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
A commitment to helping every student succeed
What We Offer
Full-time, long-term employment
Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing support from Aspire People
Valuable experience within a specialist SEND setting
Opportunity to secure a permanent contract
A rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference every day
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, support workers, care professionals, or graduates looking to build a career in special education.
Apply today through Aspire People to be considered for this position.
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.