Primary SEND Teaching Assistant
CV-LibraryCity Of Manchester, Greater ManchestertemporaryPosted: 30 March 2026
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Aspire People are recruiting a **SEND Teaching Assistant** with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a calm, structured, and supportive environment for pupils who need additional pastoral and academic support.
**The Role:**
* Supporting pupils with SEMH needs in the classroom or small group sessions
* Assisting pupils in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation
* Supporting literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities
* Collaborating with class teachers and SENCO to implement behaviour strategies
* Recording observations and contributing to pupil support plans
* Supporting transitions, unstructured times, and group activities
**The Ideal Candidate:**
* Experience supporting SEMH pupils in primary settings
* Calm, patient, and resilient approach
* Strong behaviour management and interpersonal skills
* Confident to work both independently and as part of a team
**Why Work with Aspire People:**
* Long-term placements and flexibility
* Competitive daily rates
* Access to CPD and professional development
* Dedicated consultant support
This position is ideal for TAs who want to specialise in SEMH support while helping pupils achieve their academic and social potential.
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 recruiting a **SEND Teaching Assistant** with experience supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating a calm, structured, and supportive environment for pupils who need additional pastoral and academic support.
**The Role:**
* Supporting pupils with SEMH needs in the classroom or small group sessions
* Assisting pupils in developing coping strategies and emotional regulation
* Supporting literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum activities
* Collaborating with class teachers and SENCO to implement behaviour strategies
* Recording observations and contributing to pupil support plans
* Supporting transitions, unstructured times, and group activities
**The Ideal Candidate:**
* Experience supporting SEMH pupils in primary settings
* Calm, patient, and resilient approach
* Strong behaviour management and interpersonal skills
* Confident to work both independently and as part of a team
**Why Work with Aspire People:**
* Long-term placements and flexibility
* Competitive daily rates
* Access to CPD and professional development
* Dedicated consultant support
This position is ideal for TAs who want to specialise in SEMH support while helping pupils achieve their academic and social potential.
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