Immediate Start - Summer Term | Opportunity for Full-Time & Part-Time Roles
Hourly Rate: From £14 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Position: Full-time & Part-time options available
Support Children with SEND and Make a Lasting Impact
Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reach their full potential?
Aspire People are partnering with a supportive and inclusive SEND primary school in the Runcorn area (WA7), seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, this is your chance to provide meaningful support in a school that truly values every child.
The school provides a calm, structured, and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop independence, build confidence, and enjoy learning. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 or small group support to primary-aged children with SEND.
Support children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, learning difficulties, and communication needs.
Collaborate with teachers and the SENDCo to implement personalised learning plans, interventions, and behaviour strategies.
Use creative, sensory, and play-based approaches to engage students in learning.
Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, self-confidence, and independence.
Build strong relationships with families, staff, and external professionals to provide holistic support.
Who We're Looking For
Experience working with SEND students, ideally in primary or specialist settings (care sector, residential and youth work experience also welcome).
Patient, compassionate, resilient, and passionate about supporting children's growth.
Skilled in building trusting relationships with students who need additional support.
A team player with excellent communication skills to collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals.
Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and student wellbeing.
Must provide professional references and hold or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.
Why Join Aspire People
Dedicated consultant support with SEND expertise throughout your placement.
Competitive pay starting from £14 per hour.
Access to SEND-focused CPD and training to develop your skills.
Opportunities to work in rewarding SEND settings across Runcorn and Merseyside.
Generous refer-a-friend bonuses: £100 for TAs, £250 for Teachers.
Additional Information
Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (full-time and part-time options)
Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links
If you're a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEND, apply now and join a school that truly cares about every child's success.
INDTA
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
Salary description
£14.00 - £15.00 per hour