via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·5 days ago

SEND Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited
Manchester Contract GBP 23,920 – 28,600
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SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary

Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities | Aspire People

Aspire People are currently recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of primary schools in Manchester and the surrounding areas.

We are looking for caring, patient, and confident individuals who can provide effective 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

The Role:

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND

  • Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties

  • Helping pupils access the curriculum through differentiated activities

  • Supporting communication, social development, and independence

  • Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation

  • Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times

  • Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and wider support staff

  • Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback where required

The Ideal Candidate:
  • Recent experience supporting pupils with SEND within a school setting

  • Confident working on a 1:1 basis

  • Experience supporting ASD, ADHD, or other additional needs is desirable

  • A calm, patient, and nurturing approach

  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills

  • Able to adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs

  • Reliable, proactive, and committed to safeguarding

Why Work with Aspire People?
  • Full-time, part-time, and long-term opportunities

  • Access to a wide network of primary schools

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Dedicated consultant support

  • Opportunities to gain further SEND experience

  • Potential pathways into permanent school-based positions

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

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.

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