SEN Support Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School (Atherton)
Start Date: ASAP
Daily Rate: £90 - £100 per day

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a primary school in Atherton who are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This role involves providing dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 5 with complex additional needs, helping them to access structured, supported learning.

The successful candidate will be patient, proactive and confident in supporting pupils with additional needs within a primary school setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support for a pupil with complex needs
• Supporting the pupil’s learning, engagement and emotional regulation
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement support strategies
• Adapting learning activities where necessary to meet individual needs
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience supporting pupils with SEN, particularly complex needs
• Be calm, resilient and nurturing in their approach
• Be confident working on a 1:1 basis
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff
• Hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the update service

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a child’s learning and development within a supportive school environment.

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV below, and member of our team will be in touch!

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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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