SEN Teaching Assistant

Year 1 Teaching Assistant – SEN Support – Full-Time Role in Stretford (September Start)

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Stretford, currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school is seeking a committed Year 1 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) on both a one-to-one basis and in small group settings. This full-time position (8:30am – 3:30pm) is set to begin in September 2025.

About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping children with SEN to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will contribute to a nurturing learning environment and assist in delivering a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to meet individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated support to pupils with a range of SEN needs in Year 1
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions to aid progress and engagement
• Assist in planning and adapting classroom activities to suit individual learning styles
• Help implement and review Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Promote a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to support holistic development

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with SEN in an educational setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a flexible and proactive approach
• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Level 2 Safeguarding qualification (or willingness to complete—training available through us)

What Teaching Personnel Offers You:

• Variety and Flexibility: Access to a wide range of education roles and opportunities
• CPD Academy: Ongoing professional development and training courses
• Weekly Pay: Competitive rates based on experience and availability
• Digital Support: Access to the myTP platform for easy communication and admin
• Safe Working Practice: We help ensure your professional reputation is protected
• Recognition: Opportunity to be nominated for our Excellence in Education Awards

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are ready to make a real difference in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV, and a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

Safeguarding Statement:
Teaching Personnel is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide satisfactory references before employment.

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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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