SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting experienced Teaching Assistants to work in inclusive primary schools across the UK. You will support pupils with SEND/SEMH, delivering targeted interventions and assisting with literacy and numeracy.

A patient and proactive approach, along with excellent communication, is essential to work alongside teachers and SENCOs. Roles include daily, short-term and long-term placements with potential permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a UK school with SEND/SEMH needs.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions and supporting literacy/numeracy.
• Proactive, patient and adaptable with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support to pupils.
• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions to boost learning.
• Support literacy, numeracy, phonics, and communication skills.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour.
• Support children during lessons, transitions and unstructured times.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to tailor support.
• Help pupils develop independence and confidence.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Literacy support

Communication skills

Tools

Phonics support

Intervention delivery

Job description

SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant - Experienced Primary Support

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked with children with a range of SEND and SEMH needs?

Aspire People are recruiting experienced support staff to work within inclusive primary schools where pupils may require additional academic, social, emotional, and behavioural support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys variety and wants to use their existing experience to make a meaningful difference across the school day.

You may support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, or behavioural needs, depending on the individual school and pupil requirements.

The Role May Include:

• 1:1 and small-group SEND support
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Delivering targeted interventions
• Supporting literacy, numeracy, phonics, and communication
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour
• Supporting children during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times
• Working closely with teachers and SENCOs
• Helping pupils develop independence and confidence

The Ideal Candidate:

• Recent experience working within a UK school
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH
• Strong understanding of inclusive classroom practice
• Confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Variety of SEND/SEMH opportunities across primary schools
• Daily, short-term, and long-term positions
• Potential permanent opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated education consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your placement

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.