SEN Teaching Assistant – KS1 Autism & SEMH Support

Aspire People Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 1,100,000 - 1,301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time role

Consultant support

Professional development

Career opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is working in partnership with a growing Multi Academy Trust in Bury to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position within Key Stage 1. This role focuses on supporting pupils with SEN, including autism and SEMH, helping them access learning and regulate emotions throughout the day.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver targeted interventions in a warm school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Full-time availability (8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre-employment check

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Support pupils with autism and SEMH needs to access the curriculum
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies
• Help pupils develop social skills, confidence and independence
• Implement support plans and targeted interventions
• Encourage participation in classroom learning and wider school activities
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and families
• Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

Skills

SEND support

Autism support

Emotional regulation

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Aspire People is working in partnership with a growing Multi Academy Trust in Bury to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position within Key Stage 1. This role focuses on supporting pupils with SEN, including autism and SEMH, helping them access learning and regulate emotions throughout the day.

You will work closely with teachers and support staff to deliver targeted interventions in a warm school setting.