Level 2 Teaching Assistant - SEND Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting Level 2-qualified Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with additional needs. We work with primary schools across Manchester that require patient, reliable support to help children access learning and develop independence.

Candidates available from November 2026 onwards. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, assisting access to differentiated activities, and promoting communication, engagement and independence, alongside teachers and support

Qualifications

• Level 2 TA qualification or equivalent
• Recent UK school experience (last 2 years)
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Patient, calm and adaptable approach
• Strong safeguarding awareness
• Experience with autism, ADHD, communication needs or learning difficulties is desirable

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND in the classroom
• Providing 1:1 and small-group assistance
• Helping pupils access differentiated learning activities
• Supporting communication, engagement and independence
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff
• Supporting personal care where required

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent relevant qualification

Job description

Level 2 Teaching Assistant - SEND Support

Aspire People are recruiting Level 2-qualified Teaching Assistants with experience supporting pupils with additional needs.

We work with primary schools across Manchester that require patient, reliable support to help children access learning and develop independence. We are looking for candidates available for new opportunities from November 2026 onwards.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with SEND in the classroom
• Providing 1:1 and small-group assistance
• Helping pupils access differentiated learning activities
• Supporting communication, engagement and independence
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Working alongside teachers and other support staff
• Supporting personal care where required

Essential Requirements:

• A recognised Level 2 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent relevant qualification
• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Practical experience supporting children with SEND
• A patient, calm and adaptable approach
• Strong safeguarding awareness

Experience with autism, ADHD, communication needs or learning difficulties is desirable.

Candidates must hold the required qualification and have recent UK school experience to be considered.

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.