SEND Support Teaching Assistant - 1:1 & Small Groups

Blackbrook Primary School; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 15,308 - 18,709; Full time

Job summary

Blackbrook Community Primary School seeks a Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for a flexible, empathetic individual who is passionate about helping children’s educational journeys. The role involves working with pupils with SEND needs and supporting learning under the guidance of teaching staff.

Hours are full time, term-time only (30.42 hours/week). Closing date is 6 September 2026 with interviews on 11 September 2026 and a September start date.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND needs is desired.
• Experience in education is desirable.
• Ability to provide 1:1 support and small-group activities as directed by teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with pupils with SEND needs.
• Provide activities and learning support such as reading and writing with small groups under the supervision of the class teacher.
• Implement adaptations to learning as identified by the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Support teaching provision and pupil learning as part of the staff team.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback to pupils to extend learning.
• Supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Blackbrook Community Primary School seeks a Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for a flexible, empathetic individual who is passionate about helping children’s educational journeys. The role involves working with pupils with SEND needs and supporting learning under the guidance of teaching staff.

Hours are full time, term-time only (30.42 hours/week). Closing date is 6 September 2026 with interviews on 11 September 2026 and a September start date.