SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Primary

Senploy; Irlam; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Senploy in Irlam, Salford, is seeking a proactive and engaging Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Irlam. The role supports pupils across EYFS and KS1 with complex learning and additional needs, many with EHCPs, requiring personalised education and development.

You will work with teachers to provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access personalised activities, and support communication and sensory needs, while helping with routines and independence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• SEN experience desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Commitment to safeguarding children

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Helping children access personalised learning activities
• Supporting communication and interaction using appropriate strategies
• Using visual supports to aid understanding and independence
• Assisting with transitions, routines and safe moving between activities
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Supporting physical and practical activities and everyday classroom tasks

Skills

Pro-active

Patient

Resilient

Relationship building

Communication support

Job description

Senploy in Irlam, Salford, is seeking a proactive and engaging Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Irlam. The role supports pupils across EYFS and KS1 with complex learning and additional needs, many with EHCPs, requiring personalised education and development.

You will work with teachers to provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access personalised activities, and support communication and sensory needs, while helping with routines and independence.