Senior SEND Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated education recruitmentconsult

Enhanced DBS and safeguarding

Support from recruitment consultant

Job summary

Educato Limited is recruiting a Senior SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Farnworth. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a focus on coordinating SEN provision and supporting the SENCO and TA team.

We are seeking an experienced practitioner with SEN background, a Level 3+ TA qualification, and the ability to guide other TAs while ensuring consistent, inclusive support for pupils with EHCP targets.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with children with SEN in a primary school setting.
• Level 3 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Experience supporting or guiding other Teaching Assistants.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and SEN interventions.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day SEN provision across the school alongside the SENCO.
• Provide guidance and practical support to the wider team of SEN Teaching Assistants.
• Ensure pupils receive individualised support in line with EHCP targets.
• Support strategies for autism, ADHD, and other needs.
• Develop approaches to behaviour and emotional regulation with colleagues.
• Contribute to implementing individual support plans and classroom strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress and identify where additional support is needed.
• Model best practice and promote inclusive learning environments.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCO, parents and professionals.
• Provide direct classroom and 1:1 support when required.

Skills

SEN experience

Leadership & mentoring

EHCP knowledge

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Senior SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Contract: Full-time

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Farnworth, supporting the SENCO and wider team of Teaching Assistants to ensure pupils with additional needs receive the right support throughout the school day.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in SEN who is ready to take on additional responsibility. You will work closely with the SENCO to help coordinate support, guide other SEN Teaching Assistants and ensure consistent approaches are followed across the school.

The successful candidate will be confident supporting children with a range of additional needs while also helping colleagues deliver effective, inclusive support.

About The Role:

• Supporting the SENCO with the day-to-day coordination of SEN provision across the school
• Providing guidance and practical support to the wider team of SEN Teaching Assistants
• Helping ensure pupils receive consistent, individualised support in line with their needs and EHCP targets
• Supporting staff with strategies for autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and other additional needs
• Working alongside Teaching Assistants to develop effective approaches to behaviour and emotional regulation
• Supporting the implementation of individual support plans and appropriate classroom strategies
• Helping monitor pupil progress and identify areas where additional support may be needed
• Modelling good practice and promoting an inclusive learning environment
• Working collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO, parents and other professionals where appropriate
• Providing direct classroom and 1:1 support when required

About You:

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Significant experience working with children with SEN in a primary school setting
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, ideally Level 3 or above
• Experience supporting or guiding other Teaching Assistants
• A strong understanding of SEND provision and inclusive teaching strategies
• Knowledge of EHCPs, individual support plans and SEN interventions
• Experience supporting pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties or SEMH
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• The confidence to take initiative and support colleagues
• A calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour and emotional regulation
• The ability to work closely with the SENCO and wider school leadership team

Whats On Offer:

• Full-time, Monday-Friday position
• Working hours of 8:30am-3:30pm
• An opportunity to take on a senior role within a primary school
• The chance to support the development of both pupils and staff
• A varied role combining direct pupil support with wider SEN responsibilities
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) 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.