SEND TA - Primary AP

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Full-time, long-term opportunity

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Aspire People, Bolton-based specialist recruitment partner, is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a Primary Alternative Provision. This full-time, long-term role starts in September and offers a structured setting for pupils with SEND and SEMH.

You'll support pupils with a range of needs, assist delivery of personalised activities, build relationships, and work with teachers to help every child reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Hold a UK degree in SEND Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school setting.
• Experience working with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs within the classroom.
• Build positive relationships that encourage engagement with learning.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering personalised activities and interventions.
• Help pupils develop confidence, resilience and social skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and support pupils in overcoming barriers to education.
• Collaborate with teachers and the wider school team to help each child reach their potential.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

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

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• 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

We are looking for candidates who:

• 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

To be considered for this role, you must:

• 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.