SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Aspire People; Brighton; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term opportunities

Consultant support

Permanent opportunities

CPD and safeguarding training

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant for a welcoming primary school in Brighton.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND, with duties spanning interventions, behaviour support and collaboration with the SENCO and external professionals to enable all children to access the curriculum confidently.

Qualifications

• Recent experience working within a UK primary school in the last 2 years.
• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and communication difficulties.
• Delivering targeted interventions to support learning and development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals.
• Helping pupils access the curriculum with confidence.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

SEND experience

Calm & patient

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Aspire People

Aspire People are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school looking to recruit an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant.

The school is seeking a compassionate and patient individual who has recent experience supporting pupils with additional needs and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school where inclusion and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND
• Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and communication difficulties
• Delivering targeted interventions to support learning and development
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
• Helping pupils access the curriculum with confidence

The Ideal Candidate

• Recent experience working within a UK primary school in the last 2 years
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about inclusive education

Why Aspire People?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Long-term opportunities available
• Dedicated consultant support
• Potential permanent opportunities
• Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training

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.