Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary

Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary 1:1 & Small-Group Support | Aspire People Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary school settings. We are looking…

Pay rate £92 – £115/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 8 October 2026

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Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary
1:1 & Small-Group Support | Aspire People

Aspire People are recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary school settings.

We are looking for candidates who have practical experience supporting children with SEND within a UK school during the last 2 years.

IMPORTANT: Candidates MUST have relevant practical UK school experience within the last 2 years.

The Role:

* Providing 1:1 and small-group SEND support
* Supporting pupils to access classroom learning
* Assisting with differentiated activities and interventions
* Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs
* Helping pupils with communication and social development
* Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
* Building positive relationships with pupils
* Supporting transitions and classroom routines
* Working closely with teachers and SENCOs
* Monitoring and feeding back on pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate:

* Recent practical experience working in a UK school within the last 2 years
* Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND
* Confident supporting children with a range of additional needs
* Calm, patient and consistent approach
* Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
* Good understanding of safeguarding
* Able to adapt support to individual pupil needs
* Reliable and professional

Why Work with Aspire People?

* Access to a wide range of SEND roles
* 1:1 and small-group opportunities
* Long-term and permanent positions
* Competitive daily rates
* Dedicated consultant support
* Opportunities to develop your SEND experience

If you have recent UK school SEND experience and are ready for your next Teaching Assistant role, 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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