SEND Primary Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People in Manchester are seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support primary school pupils with additional needs. The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping access classroom learning and delivering targeted interventions.

You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to promote independence and emotional regulation, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time placements across Manchester.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Previous experience within a UK primary school.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

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