SEN Teaching Assistant – Behavioural Support

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN at a specialist school in Greater Manchester. You will work with class teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff to help pupils access learning and stay engaged in lessons.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, aiding classroom routines and transitions, and close collaboration with SEND teams to monitor wellbeing. A patient, resilient approach and DBS updates are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children/young people in schools, care, youth work or similar.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient approach.
• SEN/SEMH experience is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to support personal care if required.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide in class support for SEN pupils
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Help pupils access learning and stay engaged throughout the school day
• Support classroom routines, transitions and breaktimes
• Work closely with teachers and the SEND team to monitor progress and wellbeing

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Patient, nurturing and resilient

Communication and teamwork

Willingness to support personal care

SEN/SEMH experience

Education

Degree advantageous

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN at a specialist school in Greater Manchester. You will work with class teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff to help pupils access learning and stay engaged in lessons.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, aiding classroom routines and transitions, and close collaboration with SEND teams to monitor wellbeing. A patient, resilient approach and DBS updates are required.