SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary

Aspire People; Salford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible assignments

Dedicated consultant support

Access to a network of primary schools

Opportunities for permanent positions

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary schools in Salford, United Kingdom. We look for caring, patient and experienced TAs who can build positive relationships with pupils and support access to the curriculum.

This role involves 1:1 and small-group support, differentiation, safeguarding, and collaboration with teachers and SENCOs. Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities with competitive daily rates and ongoing training are

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.
• A 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

Patience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Safeguarding knowledge

Reliability

Inclusion advocacy

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