SEND Primary Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils in Manchester. You will provide 1:1 and small-group help, focusing on autism, ADHD and communication needs, and help pupils access learning across the curriculum.

Join a team of supportive consultants and take on immediate full-time or part-time positions across Manchester schools. A Level 2 or 3 TA qualification is advantageous, with opportunities to gain permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Previous experience within a UK primary school
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• A Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, and other learning needs
• Helping pupils access classroom learning
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Assisting with transitions and unstructured times
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support staff
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Calm, patient approach

Strong communication

Reliability

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools
Manchester Immediate Opportunities Full-Time & Part-Time Aspire People

Schools are back, and we're currently looking for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants.

Aspire People are working with primary schools across Manchester who need reliable and experienced support staff to join their teams as soon as possible .

We're looking for Teaching Assistants who already have experience supporting children with additional needs and can confidently provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support.

This could be a great opportunity if you're currently looking for a new school, have recently become available, or are looking for more experience working within SEND.

The Role May Include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, communication and learning needs
• Helping pupils access classroom learning
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Assisting with transitions and unstructured times
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support staff
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback

We're Looking For:

• Recent experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Previous experience within a UK primary school
• Strong understanding of individual pupil needs
• Calm, patient and consistent approach
• Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliable and professional approach

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous, particularly alongside recent school-based experience.

Why Aspire People?

• Immediate opportunities across Manchester
• Full-time and part-time positions
• Daily, short-term and long-term work
• Potential permanent opportunities
• Access to a wide range of primary schools
• Dedicated consultant support

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.