Primary SEN Teaching Assistants

Are you a nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs? We are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our welcoming and inclusive primary schools within the Salford area. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child’s early education journey.

About the Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with a range of additional needs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assisting with classroom activities, learning tasks, and transitions.
• Supporting children with needs such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, sensory processing challenges, and social/emotional needs.
• Helping to implement EHCPs and individual learning plans.
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, calm, and committed to inclusive education.
• Observant and able to respond to individual needs sensitively.
• Reliable, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing classroom dynamics.
• Experienced in working with children in an educational or care setting (preferred but not essential).

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A valid Enhanced DBS for both Child and Adult Workforce, registered on the Update Service.
• Two professional references from the past two years, ideally from education or childcare settings.
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive.
• Safeguarding training (Provided)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily
• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Supportive school environments with strong SEN provision.
• A chance to make a lasting difference in a child’s life.
• Flexible working patterns (opportunities for Part time and Full time work)

Apply now to become a valued part of a team that champions inclusion and celebrates every child’s potential. Send in your CV today.

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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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