SEN Teaching Assistant

Educato Limited; Urmston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Limited in Urmston invites applications for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school on a full-time, long-term basis, starting as soon as possible and continuing to the end of the academic year.

The role focuses on supporting children with SEND, helping them progress learning, confidence and development in a caring, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in a school setting.
• Patient, caring and able to build positive relationships.
• Able to respond calmly to challenging behaviour.
• Confident supporting pupils academically and emotionally.
• Willing to undertake SEND and safeguarding training.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils to access classroom learning and engage with activities.
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement individual support strategies.
• Promote pupils' independence, confidence and engagement with learning.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Use positive and consistent behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes and other areas of the school day where required.
• Follow the school's safeguarding, behaviour and SEND policies at all times.

Job description

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Urmston, Trafford is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis, starting as soon as possible and continuing until the end of the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and making a genuine difference to their learning, confidence and development.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO and wider support team to provide targeted support to pupils with additional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning and participate fully in school life.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs, helping them engage with classroom learning, develop their independence and make positive progress.

The school is looking for someone who is patient, nurturing and adaptable, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils while maintaining clear and consistent expectations.

Depending on individual pupil needs, you may support children with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social and emotional needs and other additional learning needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils to access classroom learning and engage successfully with activities.
• Adapt resources and approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to implement individual support strategies.
• Promote pupils' independence, confidence and engagement with learning.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Use positive and consistent behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes and other areas of the school day where required.
• Follow the school's safeguarding, behaviour and SEND policies at all times.

Has previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within a primary school or SEND setting.

• Has experience supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Is patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Understands that behaviour can be a form of communication and can respond calmly and consistently.
• Is confident supporting pupils both academically and emotionally.
• Can adapt their approach to meet individual children's needs.
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Is reliable, proactive and committed to supporting pupil progress.
• Is willing to undertake relevant SEND and safeguarding training.
• Has the right to work in the UK.

Desirable, but Not Essential

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, speech and language needs or social and emotional needs.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant, childcare or education qualification.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions or working from individual support plans.
• Training in areas such as autism awareness, behaviour support, Team Teach, Makaton or PECS.