Senior Learning Support Assistant

senploy; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive primary school in Eccles is looking for an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to provide support in the classroom. You will assist pupils with Special Educational Needs like Autism and ADHD, guiding newer staff while promoting emotional and behavioral learning. This full-time position offers a competitive daily rate of £107 and starts on 12 January 2026, with potential for a permanent contract. Join a supportive environment that values your expertise and experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Supportive school environment

Ongoing consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting providing support as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience with Special Educational Needs, particularly Autism and ADHD.
• Professional and confident demeanor with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support as a Senior Teaching Assistant.
• Assist pupils with learning and behaviour.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver tailored support.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Support for pupils with Autism

Support for pupils with ADHD

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Senior Teaching Assistant – Eccles (M30)

Educato is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Eccles (M30) to recruit an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant. This is a full‑time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–3:30 pm, offering a daily rate of £107 per day. The role will start on 12 January 2026 for a fixed term, with an option to extend to a permanent contract for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day classroom support as a Senior Teaching Assistant.
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASC) and ADHD.
• Lead by example and offer guidance to newer or less experienced teaching assistants.
• Support learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation in line with school expectations.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to help deliver tailored support.

Requirements

• Proven Teaching Assistant experience within a school setting (essential).
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and/or ADHD.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desirable, but not essential.
• Confident, calm and professional approach.
• Ability to take initiative and support team development.

What Educato Offers

• Competitive daily rate of £107 per day.
• Full‑time, consistent work in a supportive school environment.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Educato consultant.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.