Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant

Level 2 SEND Support Assistant

Location: Tameside

Job Type: Full-time, 8.15am-3.30pm (long-term opportunity)

Salary: £13.75- £14.50 per hour

Start date: w/c 20^th October 2025

 A warm, inclusive primary school in the Tameside area are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work as part of our Inclusion Team as a SEND Support Teaching Assistant. The role is initially temporary but has great opportunities to become long-term, due to the needs and demands of the new cohort of children. The Senior Leadership Team have asked for the for the successful applicant to start the w/c 20^th October, this is to help settle in before the half-term break.

What We’re Looking for as part of this role:

• Passionate about inclusion and keen to become a champion for children with additional needs
• Can work as part of an Inclusion Team and provide essential support and intervention for a range of children
• Can work with class teachers in order to support teaching and learning
• Can work with a range of pupils in a Resource Provision classroom and ensure personalised targets are met in line with guidance from professionals and EHCP documents.
• Can work in mainstream classes across key stage one and two to support individual pupils with additional needs
• Can support pupils outside of the classroom to deliver, monitor and evaluate the success of interventions
• Can enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning
• Has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team
• Will be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates with flexible working options.
• Free CPD and SEND-focused training opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to long-term and permanent roles.

If you’re looking to develop your career in education and are passionate about putting your skills and experience into meaningful practice, this SEND Support Assistant position could be a great fit.

Please submit your CV to apply—we’re excited to hear from you!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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