1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Individual Pupil Support

1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant - Individual Pupil Support

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Central Manchester & Salford | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

These opportunities are ideal for someone who enjoys building positive relationships with children and providing tailored support to help them access learning, develop independence and feel confident in the classroom.

You may be supporting a pupil throughout the school day, helping them manage classroom routines, participate in lessons and develop the skills they need to become more independent. Assignments will vary depending on the needs of the school and individual pupil.

The Role:

* Providing dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
* Helping pupils access classroom activities and differentiated learning tasks
* Supporting communication, social interaction and engagement with peers
* Encouraging independence with learning, organisation and daily routines
* Implementing strategies agreed with the class teacher and SENCO
* Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
* Providing feedback to teaching staff about progress, engagement and emerging needs
* Following individual support plans and safeguarding procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

* Has relevant UK-based school experience supporting pupils with SEND within the last two years
* Has experience providing individual support or working with children who need additional assistance
* Demonstrates patience, empathy and a consistent approach
* Can build trusting relationships while encouraging independence
* Communicates effectively with teachers and other support staff
* Understands the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality and inclusion
* Is confident adapting their approach to suit the needs of individual pupils

Experience supporting autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, learning difficulties or social, emotional and mental health needs would be beneficial.

Why Work with Aspire People?

* Access to daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
* Opportunities across different primary schools and year groups
* Competitive daily pay rates
* Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
* Potential to find a placement suited to your experience and availability

If you are a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant who wants to make a meaningful difference to a child's school experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss current opportunities with Aspire People.

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.