1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant — Complex Needs & Autism

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Access to a wide network of schools

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex and additional needs across a range of school settings.

The role focuses on providing 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access the curriculum through personalised strategies and working with multidisciplinary teams to support communication, social skills and independence. Candidates with autism experience and a patient, adaptable approach are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Strong 1:1 support experience.
• Experience within a specialist school, SEND provision or similar environment.
• Confident supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Experience with autism and communication needs is highly desirable.
• Patient, consistent and adaptable approach.
• Able to work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND.
• Supporting pupils with autism, communication difficulties and learning needs.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum through personalised strategies.
• Supporting communication, social skills and independence.
• Assisting with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Supporting sensory activities and structured routines.
• Working closely with teaching and specialist support teams.
• Supporting personal care where required.
• Recording and feeding back on pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex and additional needs across a range of school settings.

The role focuses on providing 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access the curriculum through personalised strategies and working with multidisciplinary teams to support communication, social skills and independence. Candidates with autism experience and a patient, adaptable approach are highly regarded.