SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Harpurhey

SEND & SEMH Teaching Assistant - Experienced Primary Support

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who has worked with children with a range of SEND and SEMH needs?

Aspire People are recruiting experienced support staff to work within inclusive primary schools where pupils may require additional academic, social, emotional, and behavioural support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys variety and wants to use their existing experience to make a meaningful difference across the school day.

You may support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties, or behavioural needs , depending on the individual school and pupil requirements.

The Role May Include:
1:1 and small-group SEND support
Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Delivering targeted interventions
Supporting literacy, numeracy, phonics, and communication
Helping pupils regulate emotions and manage behaviour
Supporting children during lessons, transitions, and unstructured times
Working closely with teachers and SENCOs
Helping pupils develop independence and confidence

The Ideal Candidate :
Recent experience working within a UK school
Previous experience supporting children with SEND and/or SEMH
Strong understanding of inclusive classroom practice
Confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
Patient, adaptable, and proactive approach
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Why Work with Aspire People?
Variety of SEND/SEMH opportunities across primary schools
Daily, short-term, and long-term positions
Potential permanent opportunities
Competitive rates of pay
Dedicated education consultant
Ongoing support throughout your placement

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next SEND or SEMH opportunity, Aspire People would love to hear from you.

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.