Teaching Assistant - Behavioural Support

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN at a specialist school in Greater Manchester. You will work with class teachers, the SENCO and pastoral staff to help pupils access learning and stay engaged in lessons.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, aiding classroom routines and transitions, and close collaboration with SEND teams to monitor wellbeing. A patient, resilient approach and DBS updates are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children/young people in schools, care, youth work or similar.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient approach.
• SEN/SEMH experience is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to support personal care if required.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Provide in class support for SEN pupils
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Help pupils access learning and stay engaged throughout the school day
• Support classroom routines, transitions and breaktimes
• Work closely with teachers and the SEND team to monitor progress and wellbeing

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Patient, nurturing and resilient

Communication and teamwork

Willingness to support personal care

SEN/SEMH experience

Education

Degree advantageous

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Behavioural Support

Are you passionate about helping children feel confident, supported and ready to learn?

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a graduate looking to gain school-based experience or someone with transferable skills from care, youth work or support roles, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Greater Manchester. This is a genuinely rewarding role where no two days are the same, and every small achievement feels like a big win.

You'll work closely with an experienced team including class teachers, the SENCO, pastoral staff and skilled support assistants, with access to excellent facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide in class support for SEN pupils
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils
• Help pupils access learning and stay engaged throughout the school day
• Support classroom routines, transitions and breaktimes
• Work closely with teachers and the SEND team to monitor progress and wellbeing

Requirements

• Experience with children/young people (schools, care, youth work, coaching or similar)
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
• SEN/SEMH experience is essential
• A degree would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to support personal care if required
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.

Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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.