1:1 SEND & Autism Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil with SEND in a school setting. The role is full-time, long-term, and offers ongoing consultant support and progression opportunities across primary settings.

The ideal candidate will have UK school experience supporting SEND, with autism experience and a calm, patient, and consistent approach. You will contribute to safeguarding and help the pupil access learning throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Previous UK school-based experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Experience supporting children with autism.
• Experience with communication difficulties or non-verbal pupils would be advantageous.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Confident managing challenging or distressed behaviour.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Able to commit to a long-term placement.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND.
• Supporting access to classroom learning and the wider curriculum.
• Using appropriate strategies to support communication and engagement.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Helping the pupil develop independence and confidence.
• Supporting transitions throughout the school day.
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO.
• Monitoring progress and feeding back to school staff.
• Supporting inclusion within the wider classroom environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism support

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

1:1 SEND & Autism Teaching Assistant

Primary School | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a primary-aged pupil with additional needs.

This role would suit someone who has previous experience supporting pupils with SEND, autism, communication difficulties or behavioural needs and is confident providing consistent, individualised support.

The Role:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND


• Supporting access to classroom learning and the wider curriculum


• Using appropriate strategies to support communication and engagement


• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour


• Helping the pupil develop independence and confidence


• Supporting transitions throughout the school day


• Adapting activities to meet individual needs


• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO


• Monitoring progress and feeding back to school staff


• Supporting inclusion within the wider classroom environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous UK school-based experience supporting pupils with SEND


• Experience supporting children with autism is highly desirable


• Experience with communication difficulties or non-verbal pupils would be advantageous


• Calm, patient and consistent approach


• Confident managing challenging or distressed behaviour


• Strong understanding of safeguarding


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• Able to commit to a long-term placement

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Long-term and permanent opportunities


• Competitive daily rates


• Dedicated consultant support


• Opportunities across primary schools


• Access to further SEND and specialist roles


• Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you have strong 1:1 SEND experience and are looking for a rewarding primary school role.

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