SEND Teaching Assistant - ASD Specialist; Primary

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant - ASD Specialist (Primary)
Location: Salford

Aspire People is working in partnership with a highly inclusive primary school in Salford that is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across KS1 and lower KS2.

The school has a strong SEND provision and is committed to providing structured, nurturing support tailored to individual learning plans.

The Role:

Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD

Implementing structured routines and visual timetables

Supporting communication development and social interaction

Assisting with sensory regulation strategies

Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO

Recording progress and contributing to EHCP reviews

The Ideal Candidate :

Previous experience supporting children with ASD

Understanding of sensory needs and communication strategies

Calm, patient, and consistent approach

Confident supporting emotional regulation

Team-Teach training desirable (not essential)

Why Join Through Aspire People?

Competitive daily pay rates

Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement

Dedicated consultant support

Access to SEND-focused CPD

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey.

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