Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time role

Consultant support

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Bury for a full-time, term-time role. Work 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, supporting pupils with SEND and autism in Key Stage 1. You’ll collaborate with teachers and staff to promote positive learning and wellbeing in a warm primary setting.

The role focuses on emotional regulation, social skills, and targeted interventions to help pupils access learning and achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND.
• Full-time availability 8:30am–3:30pm, Mon–Fri.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with autism and SEMH to access the curriculum.
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies.
• Help pupils develop social skills, confidence and independence.
• Implement support plans and targeted interventions.
• Encourage participation in classroom learning and activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and families.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support

Autism support

SEMH support

Mentoring

Behaviour support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Bury

Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Pay: 465 to 550 per week (dependent on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Aspire People is working in partnership with a growing Multi Academy Trust in Bury to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position within Key Stage 1.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a warm, inclusive primary school that places children at the heart of everything it does. The school provides a caring and supportive environment for pupils of all backgrounds.

The role will focus primarily on supporting pupils with SEN, particularly those with autism and SEMH needs, helping them access learning, regulate their emotions and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider support staff to provide targeted support for pupils who require additional assistance throughout the school day. You will help create a positive and engaging learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and able to succeed. The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, resilient and confident building strong relationships with children who may require additional support with behaviour, communication and emotional regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND
• Support pupils with autism and SEMH needs to access the curriculum
• Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies
• Help pupils develop social skills, confidence and independence
• Implement support plans and targeted interventions
• Encourage participation in classroom learning and wider school activities
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and families
• Promote a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

While the role would be suitable for a Qualified Teaching Assistant, we would welcome applications from candidates who have experience in:

• SEND support within schools
• Autism support
• SEMH or behavioural support roles
• Youth work or mentoring
• Care and support work
• Alternative provisions or specialist settings

The ideal candidate will be:

• Patient, resilient and consistent
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Confident supporting children who may present with challenging behaviours
• Committed to inclusion and pupil wellbeing
• A proactive and reliable team player

The key requirements for your role are:

• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Full-time availability (8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete safeguarding and pre-employment check

What Aspire People Offers You

• Weekly pay of 465 to 550
• A full-time position within a supportive primary school
• Ongoing support from a dedicated team of consultants
• Opportunities for professional development
• Potential long-term career opportunities within a growing Trust

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.