SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Eccles; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited is recruiting for a KS2 Classroom Teaching Assistant / SEN Support to join a primary school in Eccles, Salford on a full-time maternity cover basis.

The role involves supporting pupils in a KS2 mainstream classroom, delivering targeted SEN support, and helping children manage behaviour and emotions to stay engaged throughout the day. You will work with the class teacher and the wider support team to create a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary school setting with pupils.
• Confident in supporting pupils with SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and consistent in approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children.
• Resilient and capable in difficult situations.
• Proactive and able to use initiative.
• Reliable and committed to consistency for pupils.
• Strong team player working with teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the KS2 classroom.
• Provide targeted SEN support where required.
• Help children manage challenging behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Support engagement with lessons and activities.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support when needed.
• Encourage confidence, independence and social skills.

Skills

Primary classroom experience

SEN support

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Resilience

Proactivity

Team player

Job description

Role: KS2 Classroom Teaching Assistant / SEN Support

We are currently recruiting for a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Eccles, Salford, on a full-time maternity cover basis.

The role will involve working within a KS2 mainstream classroom, supporting pupils with additional needs and helping children who can display challenging behaviour to remain engaged, regulated and focused throughout the school day.

You will work closely alongside the class teacher and wider support team, providing additional guidance to pupils who may need extra support with their learning, behaviour and emotional regulation.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils across the KS2 classroom
• Providing targeted SEN support where required
• Helping children manage challenging behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting children to engage with lessons and classroom activities
• Working with the class teacher to maintain a positive learning environment
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support when needed
• Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Following individual behaviour and support strategies put in place by the school

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with children in a primary school setting
• Confident supporting pupils with SEN and challenging behaviour
• Calm, patient and consistent in their approach
• Able to build strong relationships with children
• Resilient and confident when managing difficult situations
• Proactive and able to use their own initiative
• Reliable and committed to providing consistency for pupils
• A strong team player who works well alongside teachers and support staff

Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour, SEMH or children with additional needs would be highly desirable.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced TA or SEN TA looking for a full-time position within a KS2 setting in Eccles.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.