SEND Intervention Teaching Assistant - Small Groups

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across primary schools

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced SEND Intervention Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary schools in Manchester. This role focuses on delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions for pupils with SEND, helping them improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have experience in UK primary settings, a patient and flexible approach, and the ability to adapt activities to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in UK primary schools.
• Experience delivering interventions or supporting small groups.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Patient, encouraging and flexible approach.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confident supporting children with different learning and communication needs.
• Works well independently and as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions for pupils with SEND.
• Support literacy, numeracy and communication needs.
• Reinforce learning from whole-class lessons.
• Adapt activities to suit different learning abilities and developmental stages.
• Encourage participation, confidence and independence.
• Monitor pupil engagement and progress.
• Work with class teachers and the SENCO to ensure consistent support.

Skills

1:1 support

Small groups

SEND knowledge

Patience

Communication

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEND INTERVENTION TEACHING ASSISTANT - SMALL GROUPS Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting an experienced SEND Intervention Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary schools in Manchester.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with smaller groups of children and delivering targeted support to help pupils overcome barriers to learning. You will work alongside teachers and SENCOs to provide focused interventions that develop pupils' academic, communication and social skills.

THE ROLE:

• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions for pupils with SEND
• Supporting children who require additional help with literacy, numeracy and communication
• Reinforcing learning from whole-class lessons
• Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs and learning difficulties
• Adapting activities to suit different learning abilities and developmental stages
• Encouraging participation, confidence and independence
• Monitoring pupil engagement and feeding back on progress
• Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to ensure consistent support

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has recent experience supporting pupils with SEND in a UK primary school
• Has experience delivering interventions or supporting small groups
• Understands how to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Has a patient, encouraging and flexible approach
• Can build positive relationships with pupils
• Is confident supporting children with different learning and communication needs
• Works well independently and as part of a wider school team

A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous.

WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE?

• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Daily supply and long-term placements
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities across a range of primary schools

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

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