SEN Teaching Assistant: Support & Inspire Learning

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bury to support pupils with SEN, helping them access learning and develop confidence. You will work alongside teachers to deliver targeted support and promote inclusive, nurturing learning environments.

The role welcomes candidates with transferable care or youth-work experience and emphasizes safeguarding, patience and flexibility to help every learner reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs or transferable care experience.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and a calm, consistent approach.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Understands safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual or small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with autism, learning disabilities and other needs as appropriate.
• Help pupils access learning activities and participate in routines.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and independence.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour using agreed strategies.
• Adapt support to meet each learner's needs and development.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Relationship building

Safeguarding awareness

Flexible and reliable

Willingness to learn

Job description

Aspire People is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant in Bury to support pupils with SEN, helping them access learning and develop confidence. You will work alongside teachers to deliver targeted support and promote inclusive, nurturing learning environments.

The role welcomes candidates with transferable care or youth-work experience and emphasizes safeguarding, patience and flexibility to help every learner reach their potential.