SEND Teaching Assistant

**SEND Teaching Assistant - Communication & Autism Support**
**Manchester | Immediate Opportunities | Full-Time & Part-Time | Aspire People**

**Are you experienced supporting children with Autism, communication or social interaction needs?**

Aspire People are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to support primary pupils with **SEND, particularly Autism and communication needs**, across Manchester.

We're looking for people who understand that every child communicates and learns differently and who can provide patient, consistent and individualised support.

With schools now back for the new academic year, there are opportunities for experienced support staff who are available to start **immediately or in the coming weeks**.

**The Role May Include:**

* Providing dedicated 1:1 support
* Supporting pupils with Autism and communication needs
* Helping pupils access classroom learning
* Using appropriate communication and visual strategies
* Supporting emotional regulation
* Encouraging social interaction and independence
* Supporting transitions and changes in routine
* Delivering individual and small-group activities
* Working alongside teachers and SENCOs
* Monitoring progress and sharing observations

**We're Looking For Someone Who:**

* Has recent experience supporting children with SEND
* Understands Autism and communication needs
* Has experience within a school or similar child-focused environment
* Is patient, calm and consistent
* Can adapt their approach to individual pupils
* Builds trusting relationships with children
* Has strong communication skills
* Understands the importance of safeguarding

A **Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification** would be advantageous, alongside recent school-based SEND experience.

**Why Aspire People?**

* Immediate opportunities across Manchester
* Full-time and part-time roles
* Daily, short-term and long-term placements
* Potential permanent positions
* Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
* Dedicated consultant support
* Access to a wide network of schools

If you have experience supporting pupils with **Autism, communication or additional needs** and are looking for your next opportunity, **contact Aspire People today.**

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.