KS2 Additional Needs Support Assistant

Aspire People; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 16,380 - 21,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

£100 joining bonus after 10 shifts

£250 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Long-term opportunities with permanent

Excellent progression opportunities in

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a KS2 Additional Needs Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Liverpool to support children with SLD, PMLD and autism.

You will work 08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with ongoing safeguarding and communication strategy training. This role offers competitive weekly pay and progression opportunities within SEND education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism.
• Ability to adapt learning activities for individual needs.
• Ability to follow guidance from teachers and therapists.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, dressing, eating and promoting independence.
• Support therapy programmes and administer medication following appropriate training and care plans.

Skills

Makaton

PECS

Assistive communication technology

Job description

Overview

KS2 Additional Needs Support Assistant. A specialist SEND school seeks a compassionate and dedicated assistant to support children with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and autism.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher, adapting support to meet individual needs.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, dressing, eating and promoting independence where appropriate.
• Support therapy programmes and administer medication following appropriate training and agreed care plans.
• Encourage communication using Makaton, PECS and assistive communication technology.
• Promote children's social, emotional and academic development through structured learning and play.
• Monitor and record pupil progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Support positive behaviour management strategies and assist with physical intervention where trained and required.
• Prepare classroom resources and maintain an engaging learning environment.
• Support pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits and off-site activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and external professionals to provide the best outcomes for every child.

Why you'll love this role

• Monday to Friday, term‑time only.
• Typical working hours of 08:30 – 15:30.
• Excellent work‑life balance with no evenings or weekends.
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils and celebrate their progress.
• Ongoing training in SEND, safeguarding, communication strategies, behaviour support, moving and handling and medical care.
• Supportive school environment with excellent opportunities for career development.

Additional benefits

• Competitive weekly pay.
• £100 joining bonus after 10 shifts.
• £250 Refer‑a‑Friend bonus.
• Long‑term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.
• Excellent progression opportunities within SEND education.

Commitment to safeguarding

Aspire People Limited 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 Disclosure and Barring Checks.