**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
Salary description
£92.00 - £110.00 per day