SEND TA - Primary AP

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

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist Primary Alternative Provision in Bolton this September. This role is ideal for graduates with a UK degree in SEND Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, or related subjects who are passionate about supporting children with SEND and SEMH and helping them re-engage with learning.

The role is full-time and long-term with a supportive team, offering the chance to make a meaningful

Qualifications

• Hold a UK degree in SEND Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, or related field.
• Experience supporting children with SEND in a primary setting.
• Experience working with SEMH needs.
• Enhanced DBS with Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Available to work full-time from September on a long-term basis.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND/SEMH in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships to engage learning.
• Assist teacher with personalised activities and interventions.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience, and social skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and support overcoming barriers to education.
• Collaborate with teachers and school team to help every child reach potential.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Resilience

Relationship-building

Education

UK degree in SEND Education

Psychology

Educational Psychology

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary Alternative Provision

Location: Bolton

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | September Start

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Aspire People are recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist Primary Alternative Provision in Bolton this September.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates with a UK degree in SEND Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, or a related subject who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and making a positive impact on their educational journey.

About the School

This specialist setting supports pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 who have been permanently excluded or are at serious risk of exclusion from mainstream education. The school provides a nurturing, structured environment where pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs receive the tailored support they need to re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

The Role

• Support pupils with a range of SEND and SEMH needs within the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that encourage pupils to engage with learning.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering personalised learning activities and interventions.
• Help pupils develop confidence, emotional resilience, and social skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils in overcoming barriers to education.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider school team to ensure every child reaches their potential.

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold a UK degree in SEND Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
• Have previous experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school setting.
• Have experience working with children with SEMH needs.
• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children.
• Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Are available to work full-time from September on a long-term basis.

Requirements

• Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
• Be able to provide references covering the last two years.
• Have the right to work in the UK.

Why Join Aspire People?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential for ongoing employment.
• Dedicated support from your Aspire People consultant.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who need it most.

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