SEND Teaching Assistant: Inspire, Support & Develop Primary Pupils

Aspire People Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Sefton, Aintree and Maghull in welcoming primary schools. You will support children with additional needs, helping them access learning, develop wellbeing and become confident learners.

Role involves working with teachers and SENDCos to implement plans, promote inclusion and foster positive behaviour. DBS checks and references are required as part of safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or additional needs.
• Caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships and gain the trust of pupils.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Flexible, collaborative approach to working as part of a school team.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and children's welfare.
• Two professional references.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEND across KS1 and KS2.
• Support pupils to access the curriculum through appropriate strategies and differentiated activities.
• Work with class teachers and SENDCos to implement individual support plans and agreed strategies.
• Promote independence, confidence, positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Help pupils engage positively with learning and develop social skills.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and provide consistent support.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, parents and external professionals as needed.
• Support an inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

SEND experience

Empathy & Patience

Relationship building

Communication

Behaviour management

Teamwork & collaboration

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting dedicated and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Sefton, Aintree and Maghull in welcoming primary schools. You will support children with additional needs, helping them access learning, develop wellbeing and become confident learners.

Role involves working with teachers and SENDCos to implement plans, promote inclusion and foster positive behaviour. DBS checks and references are required as part of safeguarding.