SEND Teachers And Support Staff - Bury

Aspire People; Limefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Varied placements

Career development

Support team

Job summary

Aspire People in Bury and surrounding areas is recruiting Specialist SEND Support Workers and Teachers for roles in schools and specialist settings. We offer long-term, short-term and day-to-day opportunities to suit varying availability and experience.

As a successful candidate you will support children with SEND, implement individual plans, work with teachers and therapists, and help pupils develop communication, emotional regulation and independence in a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised teaching qualification.
• Relevant SEND qualifications or demonstrable experience.
• References covering the last two years of employment or activity history.
• Gaps in employment must be explained and accounted for.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and other needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Assist with lesson delivery and differentiated learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, parents and other professionals.
• Promote wellbeing and engagement in education.

Skills

SEND support

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour support

Education

QTS

SEND qualification

Job description

Specialist SEND Support Workers & Teachers Required - Bury

Aspire People | Bury and surrounding areas

Job Type: Long-term, short-term and day-to-day opportunities

Pay: Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience and role

Aspire People are currently recruiting passionate, dedicated and experienced Specialist SEND Support Workers and Teachers for opportunities in schools and specialist educational settings across Bury.

We are looking for individuals who are committed to supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them overcome barriers to learning, develop essential life skills and reach their full potential.

Whether you are looking for long-term placements, short-term assignments or flexible day-to-day work, we have opportunities to suit a range of skills, experience and availability.

The Roles

• Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation, social development and independence.
• Implementing individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and specialist interventions.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery, classroom activities and differentiated learning.
• Managing challenging behaviour using positive, consistent and appropriate strategies.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, parents and other professionals.
• Promoting pupils' wellbeing, confidence and engagement in education.

Requirements

• For teaching roles, Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification for the position.
• For specialist support roles, relevant SEND qualifications and/or demonstrable experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• References covering the last two years of employment and/or relevant activity history.
• All gaps in employment or activity history must be fully explained and accounted for.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school, specialist provision or similar setting is desirable.
• A patient, compassionate and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication, teamwork and behaviour-support skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to undertake the necessary safeguarding checks.

What Aspire People Offer

• Long-term, short-term and day-to-day opportunities across Bury and surrounding areas.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to work in mainstream schools, specialist SEND provisions and other educational settings.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills and gain valuable experience.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives and education of children and young people with additional needs.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references, employment history checks and enhanced DBS checks where applicable.

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