SEND TA - Primary AP

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

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants for a Primary Alternative Provision in Bolton this September. You will support pupils with a range of SEND and SEMH needs in a nurturing setting, building trust and promoting engagement with learning.

The role requires a UK degree in SEND-related fields, experience with SEND and SEMH, and a patient, empathetic approach. It offers full-time, long-term work starting September within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Hold 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.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient with passion for supporting vulnerable children.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs in the classroom.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement in learning.
• Assist the class teacher with 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.
• Collaborate with teachers and school team to help every child reach potential.

Skills

SEND Education background

Experience with SEND

Experience with SEMH

Communication skills

Education

Degree in SEND Education

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.

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.