Level 3 Teaching Assistant - SEND & Autism Support

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND and autism across Manchester schools from November 2026 onwards. The role focuses on consistent routines, individualised support and building positive relationships to help children access education.

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 TA qualification, recent UK school experience, safeguarding awareness and a calm, patient, adaptable approach, with a commitment to promoting inclusive learning and

Qualifications

• A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• UK-based school experience within the last two years.
• Practical experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Supporting children with autism and communication difficulties.
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging communication, engagement and independence.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Working alongside teachers and SENCOs.
• Assisting with personal care where required.

Education

Level 3 TA qualification (Supporting Teaching and Learning/SEND)

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant - SEND & Autism Support

Aspire People are looking for qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistants with recent SEND experience to support primary schools across Manchester from November 2026 onwards.

This opportunity is suited to practitioners who understand the importance of consistent routines, individualised support and positive relationships when helping children with additional needs access education.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Supporting children with autism and communication difficulties
• Adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
• Encouraging communication, engagement and independence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Working alongside teachers and SENCOs
• Assisting with personal care where required

Essential Requirements:

• A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Supporting Teaching and Learning, SEND or equivalent relevant qualification
• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Practical experience supporting pupils with SEND
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach
• Strong safeguarding awareness

Experience supporting autistic pupils, speech and language needs or specialist provisions is particularly desirable.

If you are a qualified SEND practitioner looking for your next school opportunity after half-term, 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.