Sen Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education - Manchester is recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a Year 3 pupil with ASD in Tameside. This full-time, long-term role requires building trust and supporting access to learning throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have ASD experience in a primary setting (KS1/KS2), NVQ Level 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent, and fluent English. DBS and references are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD).
• Experience in Primary, ideally KS1/KS2.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent.
• Fluent, confident spoken English essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with ASD under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO.
• Build a trusting relationship to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation.
• Support access to learning within provision and class activities, adapting tasks as needed.
• Support pupil towards EHCP targets, feedback progress to teacher and SENCO.
• Use visual supports, sensory regulation and structured routines.
• Assist with transitions and unstructured times like playtime and lunchtime.
• Attend to personal care needs in line with school policy.
• Liaise with parents, therapists, and external professionals as part of the wider team.
• Undertake safeguarding training and follow procedures.

Skills

Autism support experience

KS1/KS2 experience

Calm patient approach

English fluency

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 for TAs

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1 ASD Tameside

Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Salary: £95 £120 per day (supply) / £18,525 £23,400 per annum (195 days, permanent)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026

We are recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Tameside, supporting a Year 3 pupil with Autism (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term role for a patient, consistent practitioner who can build a trusted relationship with the pupil and support their access to learning throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with a diagnosis of ASD, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
• Build a positive, trusting relationship to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation
• Support the pupil's access to learning within continuous provision and whole-class activities, adapting tasks as needed
• Support the pupil towards individual EHCP targets, feeding back progress to the class teacher and SENCO
• Use strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation and structured routines to support the pupil's needs
• Support transitions and unstructured times, including playtime and lunchtime, where the pupil may need additional support
• Attend to the pupil's personal care needs where required, in line with school policy
• Liaise with parents/carers, therapists and external professionals as part of the wider support team
• Undertake all safeguarding training and follow procedures to keep the pupil and school community safe

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), ideally on a 1:1 basis
• Experience working within Primary, ideally KS1/KS2
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent qualification/experience
• Calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trust quickly
• Confident using positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
• Willingness to undertake relevant SEND training (e.g. Autism awareness, Team Teach) where required
• Fluent, confident spoken English essential

A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required.