Senior SEND TA - 1:1 & Small-Group Support (Primary)

Aspire People; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is actively seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary settings in the UK. Candidates should have recent practical UK school experience within the last 2 years and a demonstrated ability to work with pupils with SEND.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group SEND support, helping pupils access learning, and contributing to positive behaviour and safeguarding practices. Opportunities exist for long-term roles and professional development.

Qualifications

• Recent practical UK school experience within the last 2 years.
• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Good understanding of safeguarding.
• Able to adapt support to individual pupil needs.
• Reliable and professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEND support.
• Support pupils to access classroom learning.
• Assist with differentiated activities and interventions.
• Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and other needs.
• Help pupils with communication and social development.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Support transitions and classroom routines.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs.
• Monitor and feedback on pupil progress.

Job description

Aspire People is actively seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary settings in the UK. Candidates should have recent practical UK school experience within the last 2 years and a demonstrated ability to work with pupils with SEND.

The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group SEND support, helping pupils access learning, and contributing to positive behaviour and safeguarding practices. Opportunities exist for long-term roles and professional development.