Specialist SEND TA — 1:1 Support, Flexible Roles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Regular opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Flexible working

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils across specialist and mainstream schools in Manchester. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with children who have additional needs, helping them access learning with personalised strategies.

The role involves supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and communication needs, collaborating with teachers and SENCOs, and applying safeguarding and positive behaviour approaches in a calm, patient, and resilient manner.

Qualifications

• Professional experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience in a specialist SEND school or specialist provision.
• Strong 1:1 support experience.
• Understanding safeguarding and positive behaviour strategies.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, communication needs and learning difficulties.
• Working with pupils who require personalised learning and support strategies.
• Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour and social development.
• Assisting pupils to access learning and develop independence.
• Implementing individual support plans and strategies.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams.
• Supporting personal care where required.

Skills

SEND experience

1:1 support

Specialist SEND school

Safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour strategies

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Aspire People is seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils across specialist and mainstream schools in Manchester. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with children who have additional needs, helping them access learning with personalised strategies.

The role involves supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, and communication needs, collaborating with teachers and SENCOs, and applying safeguarding and positive behaviour approaches in a calm, patient, and resilient manner.