Year 3 Teaching Assistant - SEN Support

Empowering Learning Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is assisting a primary school in Cheetham Hill (M8) to recruit a Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child throughout the school day.

You will work closely with the class teacher and the SEN team to adapt activities, monitor progress and help the pupil access lessons with confidence, building trust while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 support in a primary school.
• Experience working with pupils with SEN, including autism, SEMH or related needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils while maintaining boundaries.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach across the day.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Adapt activities and resources to help the pupil access learning.
• Support engagement, concentration and independence.
• Assist with classroom routines and transitions.
• Support the pupil's social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SEN team to ensure appropriate support.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN experience

Patient

Resilient

Primary school experience

Job description

Year 3 Teaching Assistant - SEN Support

Full-time Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm 475- 575 per week

A primary school in Cheetham Hill (M8) is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide consistent 1:1 support to a child in Year 3.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and who understands the importance of building a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil they support.

Your Day-to-Day

Working closely with the class teacher, you will provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day. You will help the pupil access lessons, remain engaged in their learning and feel confident within the classroom environment.

The role will involve:

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Adapting activities and resources to help the pupil access learning.
• Supporting engagement, concentration and independence.
• Assisting with classroom routines and transitions.
• Providing support with the child's social, emotional and behavioural development where required.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to ensure the pupil receives the right support.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is patient, resilient and nurturing, with the ability to remain calm and consistent throughout the day.

Previous experience supporting children with SEN is important, particularly experience providing 1:1 support within a primary school. The school would also welcome applications from candidates with experience in areas such as autism, SEMH, communication needs or challenging behaviour.

Most importantly, you'll need to be someone who can build a positive relationship with the child while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.

What You'll Get

• Full-time Monday-Friday position.
• 8:30am-3:30pm working hours.
• 475- 575 per week.
• Long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school.
• Dedicated support from your Empowering Learning consultant.