SEN Teaching Assistant

Educato Limited; Calderdale, Salford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited seeks an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with autism in a Salford primary school. The role focuses on calm, structured support within a welcoming classroom environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO, using clear communication and positive behaviour strategies to help the pupil follow routines and engage with learning. DBS checks and safeguarding apply.

Qualifications

• Providing 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with autism within a mainstream classroom.
• Helping the pupil follow daily routines and transitions between activities.
• Supporting emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour when routines change.
• Using clear communication, reassurance and positive behaviour management strategies.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure consistent support.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement with classroom learning.
• Experience working with children with autism in a primary setting is desirable.
• Confidence in supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour.
• A patient, reliable person who can build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with autism in a mainstream classroom.
• Help the pupil follow routines and manage transitions between activities.
• Support emotional regulation and manage challenging behaviour when routines change.
• Utilise clear communication, reassurance and positive behaviour management strategies.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure consistent support.

Skills

Autism experience

Calm demeanor

Behaviour management

One-to-one support

Relationship building

Job description

We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child with autism in a KS2 classroom at a welcoming primary school in Salford (M6).

The pupil benefits from a clear daily routine and consistent support. Changes to his usual routine can lead to frustration, emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviour, so we are looking for someone who can provide a calm, patient and structured approach throughout the school day.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with autism within a mainstream classroom.
• Providing 1:1 support for a KS2 pupil with autism within a mainstream classroom.
• Helping the pupil follow daily routines and manage transitions between activities.
• Helping the pupil follow daily routines and manage transitions between activities.
• Supporting with emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour when routines change.
• Supporting with emotional regulation and managing challenging behaviour when routines change.
• Using clear communication, reassurance and positive behaviour management strategies.
• Using clear communication, reassurance and positive behaviour management strategies.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure consistent support.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure consistent support.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement with classroom learning.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement with classroom learning.
• Previous experience working with children with autism, ideally within a primary school.
• Previous experience working with children with autism, ideally within a primary school.
• Confidence supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour.
• Confidence supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour.
• A good understanding of how changes in routine can affect children with autism.
• A good understanding of how changes in routine can affect children with autism.
• Someone patient, reliable and able to build positive relationships.
• Someone patient, reliable and able to build positive relationships.
• A proactive Teaching Assistant who can remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
• A proactive Teaching Assistant who can remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.

Why Apply:

This is a great opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys building strong 1:1 relationships and making a real difference to a child's school experience.

You will be joining a supportive primary school where consistency and positive relationships are key to helping the pupil succeed.

If you have experience supporting children with autism and challenging behaviour, we'd love to hear from you.

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.