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SEN Teaching Assistant (KS3/4)

Job details
Posting date: 24 April 2025
Salary: £100 to £120 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 May 2025
Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 173269

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Summary

Location: Tameside (Dukinfield)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: From £100 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (term time only)

School:

We are currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Tameside, supporting students aged 11-19 with significant learning difficulties, autism, and complex needs.

The school is seeking individuals with a therapeutic and nurturing approach, ideally with previous experience in a similar setting. We also welcome applications from recent psychology graduates and support workers from learning disabilities backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

You will be providing tailored support to students with additional behavioural needs, either on a one-to-one basis or in small group settings. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is looking to contribute meaningfully to the educational and emotional development of young learners.

The school is conveniently located near Ashton town centre, with excellent transport links and easy access to major motorway networks.
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Role: SEN Teaching Assistant


Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
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Location: Dukinfield, Tameside


Location: Dukinfield, Tameside
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Contract: Long-term with the potential to become permanent


Contract: Long-term with the potential to become permanent
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Start Date: Immediate


Start Date: Immediate
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Working Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)


Working Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
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Pay Rate: Minimum £100 per day


Pay Rate: Minimum £100 per day
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or complex behavioural needs


Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or complex behavioural needs
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Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred)


Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (preferred)
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GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent), and competent IT skills


GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent), and competent IT skills
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Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided by us if needed)


Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided by us if needed)
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A proactive, empathetic, and patient approach


A proactive, empathetic, and patient approach
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Right to Work in the UK


Right to Work in the UK
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)


Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
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Two professional references related to work with children, covering the last two years


Two professional references related to work with children, covering the last two years
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Opportunities for career progression and long-term placements


Opportunities for career progression and long-term placements
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Access to free CPD and accredited safeguarding training


Access to free CPD and accredited safeguarding training
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Dedicated support from our in-house Training and Development team


Dedicated support from our in-house Training and Development team
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A chance to truly impact the lives of children with special educational needs


A chance to truly impact the lives of children with special educational needs

If you're committed to helping young people with complex needs thrive in a supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We act as an education recruitment agency and will carry out all necessary safeguarding checks prior to placement.

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