Level 2 Teaching Assistant - SEND & Primary Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to provide SEND and primary support across UK schools. The role covers 1:1 and small-group support, phonics and literacy/numeracy assistance, and helping pupils develop independence and confidence.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 TA qualification with recent UK school experience and be calm, patient, and reliable, ready to work with primary-aged children and collaborate with teachers and SENCOs.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• At least 6 months UK school experience.
• Experience supporting SEND is desirable.
• Confident working with primary-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Assist differentiated classroom activities.
• Support phonics, reading, writing and numeracy.
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work alongside class teachers and SENCOs.
• Support classroom routines and transitions.
• Monitor pupil engagement and feed back to teaching staff.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

Confidence with primary-aged children

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - SEND & Primary Support

Primary Schools Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities Aspire People

Aspire People are looking for experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary schools.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have a recognised Level 2 qualification alongside recent UK-based school experience and who are confident supporting pupils with additional needs.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Assisting with differentiated classroom activities
• Supporting phonics, reading, writing and numeracy
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Working alongside class teachers and SENCOs
• Supporting classroom routines and transitions
• Monitoring pupil engagement and feeding back to teaching staff

The Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a Level 2 Teaching Assistant or relevant qualification
• Has at least 6 months' UK-based experience within a school
• Previous experience supporting SEND is highly desirable
• Confident working with primary-aged children
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• Reliable and professional

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Access to a wide range of primary schools
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Flexible short-term and daily supply work
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

If you are a qualified Level 2 TA with recent UK school experience and an interest in SEND support, we would love to hear from you.

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.