SEND Support Assistant – Term-Time, Mon-Fri, Impactful Growth

Aspire People; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

£100 joining bonus after 10 shifts

£250 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Long-term opportunities with potential

Excellent progression opportunities in

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an Additional Needs Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Knowsley, England. You will help pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism, supporting learning, communication, independence and wellbeing, under the guidance of teachers and therapists.

This role is Monday to Friday, term-time only, 08:30–15:30, with training and ongoing career development in SEND education. You will assist with personal care, prepare resources, support during trips, and help post-16 pupils

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Deliver planned learning activities and adapt support to individual needs
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, dressing and eating
• Support therapy programmes and administer medication following training
• Encourage communication using Makaton, PECS and assistive technology
• Promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
• Support positive behaviour strategies and physical intervention where trained
• Prepare classroom resources and maintain a stimulating environment
• Support pupils during snack times, outdoor learning, trips and off-site activities
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents and external professionals
• Support Post-16 pupils in developing independent living skills

Skills

1:1 and small-group support

Makaton

PECS

Assistive technology

Communication

Behaviour support

Job description

Aspire People is seeking an Additional Needs Support Assistant for a specialist SEND school in Knowsley, England. You will help pupils with SLD, PMLD and autism, supporting learning, communication, independence and wellbeing, under the guidance of teachers and therapists.

This role is Monday to Friday, term-time only, 08:30–15:30, with training and ongoing career development in SEND education. You will assist with personal care, prepare resources, support during trips, and help post-16 pupils