SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School

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Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School

September 2026 Full-Time Long-Term Opportunities Aspire People

With schools preparing to reopen, Aspire People are currently recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support primary schools from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who has genuine experience supporting pupils with additional needs and wants to secure a rewarding role for the new academic year.

The schools we work with are looking for practitioners who can provide consistent 1:1 and small-group support while helping pupils access learning, develop independence and feel confident within the school environment.

The Role:

Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND

Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, communication and learning needs

Helping pupils access the curriculum through differentiated activities

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Delivering targeted interventions where required

Working alongside class teachers and SENCOs

Supporting pupils during lessons, breaktimes and transitions

Encouraging independence, confidence and social development

Recording and feeding back on pupil progress

We're Looking For:

Recent experience supporting pupils with SEND

Previous experience within a UK primary school

Strong understanding of individualised SEND support

Calm, patient and consistent approach

Confident managing challenging behaviour

Excellent relationship-building skills

Strong communication and teamwork

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous, alongside experience supporting pupils with more complex needs.

Why Aspire People?

September 2026 opportunities

Long-term and permanent positions

Competitive rates of pay

Access to a wide network of primary schools

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2

If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity for September, get in touch with Aspire People 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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