SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEND/SEMH opportunities

Long-term placements available

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Potential permanent opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a dedicated SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a UK primary school. You will work 1:1 and in small groups to help children overcome barriers to learning and build confidence.

The role requires recent UK school experience, resilience, calmness, and excellent relationship-building with pupils and staff. Aspire People offers specialist SEND/SEMH opportunities, long-term placements, and dedicated consultant support.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within a UK school.
• Previous SEND and/or SEMH experience.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities.
• Genuine passion for inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group SEND support
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs
• Helping children with emotional and sensory regulation
• Implementing agreed behaviour and support strategies
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Supporting pupils during lessons and unstructured times
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs
• Encouraging independence and confidence

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

1:1 and small-group support

Pupil relationship-building

Behaviour management

Patience and resilience

Inclusive education passion

Job description

SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Do you have experience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH needs and want a role where you can make a genuine difference?

Aspire People are recruiting a dedicated SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive primary school environment.

The role would suit someone who is confident supporting pupils with additional needs and understands the importance of consistency, patience, and strong relationships when helping children overcome barriers to learning.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group SEND support
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs
• Helping children with emotional and sensory regulation
• Implementing agreed behaviour and support strategies
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Supporting pupils during lessons and unstructured times
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs
• Encouraging independence and confidence

We're Looking For:

• Recent experience working within a UK school
• Previous SEND and/or SEMH experience
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent relationship-building abilities
• Genuine passion for inclusive education

Why Aspire People?

• Specialist SEND/SEMH opportunities
• Long-term placements available
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Potential permanent opportunities

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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.