Primary SEND Teaching Assistant
CV-LibrarySalford, Greater ManchestertemporaryPosted: 7 April 2026
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Aspire People are seeking a resilient and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs within a primary school setting. This role is ideal for someone who can build strong relationships and support pupils both academically and emotionally.
**The Role:**
* Supporting pupils with SEMH needs within the classroom and during structured activities
* Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
* Supporting small group interventions and targeted learning activities
* Helping pupils re-engage with learning and build confidence
* Working collaboratively with teaching staff to implement behaviour support plans
* Supporting pupils during transitions and less structured parts of the school day
**The Ideal Candidate:**
* Experience working with children with behavioural or SEMH needs
* Calm, patient, and resilient approach
* Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills
* Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils
**Why Work with Aspire People:**
* Long-term and flexible opportunities available
* Competitive rates of pay
* Support from experienced education consultants
* Access to training and CPD opportunities
This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about supporting pupils who need additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed.
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
Aspire People are seeking a resilient and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs within a primary school setting. This role is ideal for someone who can build strong relationships and support pupils both academically and emotionally.
**The Role:**
* Supporting pupils with SEMH needs within the classroom and during structured activities
* Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation strategies
* Supporting small group interventions and targeted learning activities
* Helping pupils re-engage with learning and build confidence
* Working collaboratively with teaching staff to implement behaviour support plans
* Supporting pupils during transitions and less structured parts of the school day
**The Ideal Candidate:**
* Experience working with children with behavioural or SEMH needs
* Calm, patient, and resilient approach
* Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills
* Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils
**Why Work with Aspire People:**
* Long-term and flexible opportunities available
* Competitive rates of pay
* Support from experienced education consultants
* Access to training and CPD opportunities
This is a rewarding role for someone passionate about supporting pupils who need additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed.
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