SEND Teaching Assistant - Autism & Specialist Experience

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEND opportunities

Long-term and permanent positions

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated consultant support

Access to a wide range of schools

Opportunities across mainstream and a/

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with autism and additional needs across primary schools and specialist provisions. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, helping learners access the curriculum, and promoting communication and emotional regulation within a supportive education team.

Ideal candidates will have a patient, nurturing approach, strong communication skills, and previous SEND experience.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Experience working with autism/ASD is highly desirable.
• Experience within a SEND school, specialist provision or resource base would be advantageous.
• Confident providing 1:1 support and adapting approaches.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs
• Helping pupils access learning and the wider curriculum
• Supporting communication and social development
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting sensory and structured activities where appropriate
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback

Skills

SEND experience

Autism/ASD experience

1:1 support

Communication skills

Patient, nurturing

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Autism & Specialist Experience

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across primary schools and specialist provisions.

This role is particularly suited to candidates who have professional experience supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, communication difficulties or other additional needs.

We are looking for candidates who understand that SEND support requires patience, consistency and the ability to adapt their approach to the individual child.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with autism and additional needs
• Helping pupils access learning and the wider curriculum
• Supporting communication and social development
• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Adapting activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting sensory and structured activities where appropriate
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams
• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous professional experience supporting pupils with SEND
• Experience working with autism / ASD is highly desirable
• Experience within a SEND school, specialist provision or resource base would be advantageous
• Confident providing 1:1 support
• Patient, calm and nurturing approach
• Strong understanding of individualised support
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working as part of a wider education team
• Personal care experience is desirable but not essential

We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds such as:

• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Specialist Teaching Assistant
• Autism Support Worker
• Learning Support Assistant
• SEN Support Worker
• Specialist Provision
• Complex Needs Support

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Specialist SEND opportunities
• Long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive daily rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of schools
• Opportunities across mainstream and specialist settings