SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

Dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Aspire People is supporting several welcoming Primary Schools in Stockport with roles for SEND Teaching Assistants from September. You will support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SLCN, SEMH and other needs to access learning and participate in school life.

The successful candidate will be patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents, with a genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning. Weekly pay and long‑term opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Patient, caring and adaptable with a positive approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Commitment to inclusive education and supporting learning barriers.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs to access learning.
• Support on a 1:1 basis or in small intervention groups.
• Collaborate with class teachers and SENDCOs to facilitate participation.

Skills

Experience with children

Patient

Adaptable

Relationship building

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs to reach their full potential?

Aspire People is working with a number of welcoming Primary Schools across Stockport who are looking to recruit caring and committed SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs from September.

Whether you already have school‑based experience or have supported children in another setting, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence and successfully participate in school life.

Support areas

• Autism (ASD)
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate Learning Difficulties
• Other additional learning needs

Support may be on a 1:1 basis or within small intervention groups, working closely with class teachers and SENDCOs.

We're looking for candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children or young people.
• Are patient, caring and adaptable.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Are committed to inclusive education.
• Have a genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Why Aspire People?

• Competitive rates of pay for work in local schools
• Weekly pay.
• Long‑term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.
• Dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunities across a variety of Primary Schools in Stockport.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career supporting children with SEND and want to make a lasting difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure your September opportunity with Aspire People.

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.