Sensory Support Teaching Assistant

Sensory Support Teaching Assistant - Hinckley

Location: Hinckley
Pay: £105 per day
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 5 days a week
Start Date: ASAP / dependent on availability

Aspire People are recruiting!

Aspire People have partnered with a specialist SEN school in Hinckley who are looking for an experienced and compassionate Sensory Support Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This role would suit someone who has experience supporting children with sensory processing needs, autism, complex needs or other additional needs, and who understands the importance of creating a calm, structured and supportive environment.

About the Role

You will provide tailored support to pupils, helping them manage their sensory needs and access learning as successfully as possible.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils with sensory processing needs
Helping children manage sensory overload and emotional regulation
Supporting pupils with autism and complex additional needs
Using appropriate sensory strategies to support engagement
Creating a calm, safe and predictable environment
Helping pupils access classroom activities and learning
Supporting communication, independence and confidence
Building strong and trusting relationships with pupils
Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
Following individual support plans and pupil-specific strategies
We're Looking For

Previous experience working with children with SEN is essential.

Experience supporting children with sensory needs, autism or complex needs would be highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will be:

Patient, calm and nurturing
Confident supporting children with additional needs
Understanding of sensory processing and individual sensory requirements
Resilient and adaptable
Able to remain calm when pupils become overwhelmed
Confident building positive relationships with children
Consistent and reliable
Passionate about helping pupils develop and reach their potential
Available to work Monday-Friday, 5 days a week

What Aspire People Offer
£105 per day
Monday-Friday, full-time
Opportunity to work within a specialist SEN setting
Dedicated consultant support
Ongoing support throughout your placement
Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with sensory needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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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.