SEND Teaching Assistant - ASD Specialist (Primary)
| Job title: | SEND Teaching Assistant - ASD Specialist (Primary) |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Salford |
| Industry: | Primary |
| Salary: | £88 - £95 per day |
| Reference: | SENTA_1771238462 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Ryan.Long@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Aspire People is working in partnership with a highly inclusive primary school in Salford that is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) across KS1 and lower KS2.The school has a strong SEND provision and is committed to providing structured, nurturing support tailored to individual learning plans.
The Role:
Providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with ASD
Implementing structured routines and visual timetables
Supporting communication development and social interaction
Assisting with sensory regulation strategies
Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO
Recording progress and contributing to EHCP reviews
The Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience supporting children with ASD
Understanding of sensory needs and communication strategies
Calm, patient, and consistent approach
Confident supporting emotional regulation
Team-Teach training desirable (not essential)
Why Join Through Aspire People?
Competitive daily pay rates
Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement
Dedicated consultant support
Access to SEND-focused CPD
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey.
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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