SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary schools. We are looking for caring, patient and experienced TAs who can build positive relationships with pupils and support children with additional needs.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access the curriculum, differentiating learning activities, supporting communication needs and promoting positive behaviour, with close collaboration with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND
• Experience in a primary school is highly desirable
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
• Confident supporting pupils with different additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding
• Reliable and professional
• Genuine passion for supporting children and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting children to access the curriculum
• Assisting with differentiated learning activities
• Supporting pupils with communication and learning difficulties
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Supporting classroom routines and transitions
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
• Monitoring and reporting pupil progress

Skills

1:1 & small-group support

Curriculum access support

Differentiated learning

Communication & relationship-building

Safeguarding awareness

Behaviour & emotional regulation

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary schools.

We are looking for caring, patient and experienced Teaching Assistants who are confident supporting children with additional needs and can build positive relationships with pupils.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting children to access the curriculum
• Assisting with differentiated learning activities
• Supporting pupils with communication and learning difficulties
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Supporting classroom routines and transitions
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff
• Monitoring and reporting pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND
• Experience within a primary school is highly desirable
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
• Confident supporting pupils with different additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good understanding of safeguarding
• Reliable and professional
• A genuine passion for supporting children and inclusion

Why Work with Aspire People?

• Flexible and long-term opportunities
• Competitive daily rates
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide network of primary schools
• Opportunities for permanent positions
• Ongoing training and development

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.