SEND Primary Teaching Assistant

**Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary Schools**
**Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People**

**Schools are back, and we're currently looking for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants.**

Aspire People are working with primary schools across Manchester who need **reliable and experienced support staff to join their teams as soon as possible**.

We're looking for Teaching Assistants who already have experience supporting children with additional needs and can confidently provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support.

This could be a great opportunity if you're currently looking for a new school, have recently become available, or are looking for more experience working within SEND.

**The Role May Include:**

* Providing 1:1 and small-group support
* Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, communication and learning needs
* Helping pupils access classroom learning
* Delivering targeted interventions
* Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
* Assisting with transitions and unstructured times
* Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support staff
* Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback

**We're Looking For:**

* Recent experience supporting pupils with SEND
* Previous experience within a UK primary school
* Strong understanding of individual pupil needs
* Calm, patient and consistent approach
* Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Reliable and professional approach

A **Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification** would be advantageous, particularly alongside recent school-based experience.

**Why Aspire People?**

* Immediate opportunities across Manchester
* Full-time and part-time positions
* Daily, short-term and long-term work
* Potential permanent opportunities
* Access to a wide range of primary schools
* Dedicated consultant support

If you're an experienced SEND TA and **available for work now**, get in touch with Aspire People today. Schools are actively recruiting, so we'd be happy to discuss what's currently available.

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.