SEN Teaching Assistant - Inclusion Base (Autism/SEMH)

Senploy; Salford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Educato Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a mainstream primary school in Little Hulton, aiding pupils with autism and SEMH within a small inclusion base. You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver key subjects in a structured setting and help pupils access mainstream learning where appropriate.

You should be confident managing behaviour, calm under pressure, and able to tailor support to individual needs, including managing a DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly autism and SEMH.
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or regulate emotions.
• Calm, resilient and proactive approach.
• Ability to work closely with the class teacher and adapt to a small group.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering core subjects within the inclusion base.
• Work with a small group of approximately 4 pupils with varying SEN needs.
• Provide tailored learning support to children with autism, SEMH and behavioural difficulties.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to support emotional regulation.
• Help pupils engage with learning through structured routines, adapted activities and individual interventions.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging independence, confidence and progress.
• Support pupils with their social and emotional development, with the aim of increasing their ability to access mainstream learning where appropriate.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Autism support

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Calm and proactive

Job description

Educato Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a mainstream primary school in Little Hulton, aiding pupils with autism and SEMH within a small inclusion base. You will work closely with the class teacher to deliver key subjects in a structured setting and help pupils access mainstream learning where appropriate.

You should be confident managing behaviour, calm under pressure, and able to tailor support to individual needs, including managing a DBS clearance.