SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within primary school settings in Manchester and surrounding areas.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with transitions and emotional regulation, and work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to implement individual plans.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND/SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Ability to build rapport with pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
• Encourage engagement, independence and positive relationships.
• Help pupils manage transitions and emotional regulation.
• Support differentiated learning activities and interventions.
• Follow individual support and behaviour plans.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Support personal care where required.

Skills

SEND & SEMH support

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Adaptable

Patience

Job description

SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant - Additional Needs Support

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time, Part-Time & Long-Term | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within primary school settings.

We are looking for compassionate and resilient candidates who understand that pupils may require individualised learning support, consistent routines and help with emotional regulation to access education successfully.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs
• Supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties
• Encouraging engagement, independence and positive relationships
• Helping pupils manage transitions and emotional regulation
• Supporting differentiated learning activities and interventions
• Following individual support and behaviour plans
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Supporting personal care where required

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant UK-based school experience within the last two years
• Practical experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH or additional behavioural needs
• A patient, consistent and adaptable approach
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

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.