Sensory Support Teaching Assistant - Primary | Flexible Hours

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking patient and nurturing Sensory Support Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools and specialist provisions in Manchester. You will support pupils with sensory processing needs, delivering sensory-based activities and helping them engage and access learning in calm, structured environments.

Ideal candidates will have recent SEND experience in a UK setting, understand sensory processing differences, and be calm, observant and adaptable, with the ability to follow

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children with SEND in a UK school or specialist setting.
• Understands sensory processing differences and their impact on learning and behaviour.
• Experience using sensory resources or supporting sensory activities.
• Able to recognise when a child may be overwhelmed or overstimulated.
• Calm, observant, patient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with sensory processing needs and additional learning difficulties.
• Delivering sensory-based activities to encourage engagement and development.
• Supporting sensory circuits and movement-based activities where appropriate.
• Helping pupils manage sensory overload and emotional dysregulation.
• Creating calm, structured and supportive learning environments.
• Using individual sensory strategies and guidance provided by school staff.
• Supporting communication, interaction and independence.
• Helping pupils transition between activities and classroom environments.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.

Skills

SEND experience (UK school)

Sensory processing understanding

Calm, observant, patient demeanor

Follow individual support plans

Job description

Aspire People are seeking patient and nurturing Sensory Support Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools and specialist provisions in Manchester. You will support pupils with sensory processing needs, delivering sensory-based activities and helping them engage and access learning in calm, structured environments.

Ideal candidates will have recent SEND experience in a UK setting, understand sensory processing differences, and be calm, observant and adaptable, with the ability to follow