SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Birch; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking dedicated SEND Assistants for friendly primary and specialist schools in Heywood and Rochdale.

These roles are available full-time, part-time and permanent, starting immediately for term-time or longer contracts. You will support pupils with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language needs, mainly on a one-to-one basis and in small groups; help them access the curriculum, manage behaviours and develop confidence academically and socially.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary school or SEND setting preferred.
• Care/youth-work or support experience encouraged.
• Able to adapt support to individual pupil needs (ASD/ADHD/SEMH).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and participate in class activities.
• Assist with behaviour management and confidence building.

Skills

Patience

One-to-one support

Relationship building

Job description

SEND TA

We are currently working with a number of welcoming and inclusive primary and specialist schools across Heywood, Rochdale who are looking to appoint dedicated SEND Assistants for full-time, part-time and permanent roles.

These opportunities are ideal for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants or those looking to build a long-term career supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. Positions are available to start immediately and for upcoming terms, supporting children with needs including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and complex learning difficulties.

As an SEND Assistant, you will be supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them to access the curriculum, manage behaviour and develop confidence both academically and socially. Schools are looking for patient, reliable and proactive individuals who can build positive relationships and adapt support to meet each child's individual needs. Experience within a primary school or SEND setting is highly desirable, but those with relevant care, youth work or support experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.

In return, schools offer consistent support, clear guidance and the opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent role within a supportive environment. Pay is competitive and reflects experience and responsibility, with flexibility available to suit those seeking full-time SEND Assistant jobs, part-time work or permanent SEND roles in Heywood, Rochdale.

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.