Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant - Full time

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to an autistic child in a vibrant educational environment. This role involves working closely with the child both inside and outside the classroom, ensuring a nurturing and structured atmosphere. The ideal candidate will possess a Teaching Assistant Qualification and demonstrate resilience and confidence in managing unique challenges. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and have the relevant experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in schools or similar settings.
• Confidence in supporting children inside and outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support an autistic child on a 1:1 basis in a classroom setting.
• Respect boundaries and manage potential outbursts effectively.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Teaching Assistant Qualification

Resilience

Safeguarding Training

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

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Early Years SEN Teaching Assistant - Full time, Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Education

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Prospero Teaching are currently looking for a SEN Early Years Teaching Assistant to work in a School in Oldham . The role will be 1:1 working with an autistic child, the child is extremely intelligent however needs their boundaries respecting due to potentially lashing out.

The successful candidate will have good experience working with autism and must be confident in supporting on a 1:1 and basis, inside and outside of a classroom setting. You will need a Teaching Assistant Qualification . You will also need some level of resilience due to the nature of the role. Some experience working with children in schools or of a similar age is required. Some safeguarding training is provided.

Prospero Teaching provide staff to schools and colleges across Oldham , including SEN schools. We are currently looking to fill an SEN Teaching Assistant role in Oldham . The strongest applicant will have confidence in supporting key children inside and outside of the classroom.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Position – SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of work – Long Term
• Duration / Likely Duration – ongoing
• End date (if applicable) – July 2025 (potentially ongoing)
• Contract type – contract
• Minimum rate of pay – £95+ per day
• Hours – 8:30 am –

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching Assistant qualification or higher/equivalent is preferred
• Previous experience working in a UK school or with children of a similar age
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as some training is provided)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references