NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION SUPPORT ASSISTANT - SEND Manchester and Surrounding Areas Full-Time Long-Term Opportunities Aspire PeopleAspire People are looking for compassionate and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to support primary-aged pupils who are non-verbal or have significant communication difficulties.These opportunities are ideal for candidates who understand that communication goes beyond spoken language and who can help children express their needs, make choices and build meaningful connections with the people around them.You may be supporting pupils with autism, complex communication needs or developmental delays within mainstream inclusion bases or specialist provisions.THE ROLE:- Providing 1:1 support for pupils with limited or no verbal communication- Supporting the use of PECS, visual communication systems and communication boards where appropriate- Encouraging pupils to express their needs, preferences and choices- Supporting interaction through play, structured activities and everyday routines- Recognising and responding to pupils'' non-verbal communication- Supporting sensory activities and emotional regulation- Helping pupils access classroom learning at an appropriate level- Encouraging independence, engagement and social interaction- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionalsTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE:- Has recent experience supporting children with communication needs in a UK school or specialist setting- Has experience supporting ..... full job details .....