SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary) – Tameside

Location: Tameside
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Daily Rate: £89 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday), Term-time only
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025 start available

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs?
We are working with a welcoming secondary school in Tameside seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11–16 with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), and ADHD. The role is predominantly 1:1 support, but will also involve small group work and in-class support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering tailored interventions based on individual EHCPs

• Supporting students to access a broad curriculum offer

• Helping pupils develop social, emotional, and academic skills

• Managing and de-escalating behaviour when necessary using positive reinforcement

• Assisting with transitions between lessons and regulating emotions during social times

• Working collaboratively with the SENCO, teaching staff, and external agencies

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience supporting SEN students in a secondary setting

• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach to behaviour management

• Knowledge of ASC, ADHD, SEMH strategies

• A DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, starting from £89 per day

• Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy (free and discounted training courses)

• Dedicated support from a specialist consultant

• Opportunities to secure a permanent contract directly with the school

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring SEN teachers, educational psychologists, or experienced teaching assistants looking to develop further.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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