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.