SEND TA - Primary AP

Aspire People Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited are recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist Primary Alternative Provision in Bolton starting September.

You will support pupils with a range of SEND and SEMH needs, help deliver tailored activities, and work with teachers to enable every child to reach their potential. The role requires a UK degree related to SEND and prior experience in primary settings.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy when supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with pupils, teachers and families.
• Ability to contribute to personalised learning activities and interventions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree in SEND Education or related field

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary Alternative Provision

Location: Bolton

Contract: Full-Time Long-Term

Start: September

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.

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.