SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & 1:1 Support

SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & 1:1 Support Specialist & Mainstream Schools | Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with…

Pay rate £92 – £110/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 21 September 2026

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SEND Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & 1:1 Support
Specialist & Mainstream Schools | Full-Time & Long-Term Opportunities

Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils with complex and additional needs across a range of school settings.

We are looking for candidates with genuine professional experience who are confident providing consistent 1:1 support and adapting their approach to meet individual pupil needs.

The Role:
* Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND
* Supporting pupils with autism, communication difficulties and learning needs
* Helping pupils access the curriculum through personalised strategies
* Supporting communication, social skills and independence
* Assisting with emotional regulation and positive behaviour
* Supporting sensory activities and structured routines
* Working closely with teaching and specialist support teams
* Supporting personal care where required
* Recording and feeding back on pupil progress and behaviour

The Ideal Candidate:
* Previous professional experience working with pupils with SEND
* Strong 1:1 support experience
* Experience within a specialist school, SEND provision or similar environment
* Confident supporting pupils with complex needs
* Experience with autism and communication needs is highly desirable
* Patient, consistent and adaptable approach
* Able to work as part of a wider multidisciplinary team

Relevant backgrounds may include:
* Specialist SEND schools
* Mainstream schools with specialist provisions
* PRUs and alternative provision
* Residential or care settings
* Youth support and specialist support services
* Previous 1:1 SEND roles

Why Work with Aspire People:
* Specialist SEND opportunities
* Long-term and permanent roles
* Competitive daily pay rates
* Dedicated consultant support
* Access to a wide network of schools
* Ongoing training and development

If you have professional SEND experience and are confident supporting pupils with complex needs on a 1:1 basis, apply today.

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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