SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 August 2025 |
| Location: | Trafford, Trafford |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 184294 |
Summary
Location: Trafford
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only | Monday-Friday, 08:30-15:30
Daily Rate: £105 per day
Support. Engage. Empower.
We're partnering with a warm and inclusive primary school in Trafford that is committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for children with additional needs. The school is currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term, full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about helping children with autism, sensory processing needs, and communication challenges flourish in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, ensuring they access a personalised curriculum that builds confidence, encourages independence, and develops essential life skills. You will work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and specialist staff to create a consistent and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support across a sensory-based and functional curriculum
Provide 1:1 and small group support across a sensory-based and functional curriculum
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Use and implement communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC tools
Use and implement communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC tools
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Support pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs throughout the day
Support pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs throughout the day
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Follow behaviour and therapy plans developed by the wider multi-disciplinary team
Follow behaviour and therapy plans developed by the wider multi-disciplinary team
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Contribute to a safe, calm, and inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed
Contribute to a safe, calm, and inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed
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Experienced in supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs
Experienced in supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs
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Calm, proactive, and resilient, with a person-centred and empathetic approach
Calm, proactive, and resilient, with a person-centred and empathetic approach
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Eligible to work in the UK and available full-time during term time
Eligible to work in the UK and available full-time during term time
Desirable (but not essential):
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Training in PECS, Makaton, BSL, or AAC systems
Training in PECS, Makaton, BSL, or AAC systems
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Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent)
Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent)
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Behaviour support training such as MAPA, Team-Teach, or equivalent
Behaviour support training such as MAPA, Team-Teach, or equivalent
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Competitive daily rate of £105
Competitive daily rate of £105
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Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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A welcoming school environment committed to inclusion and development
A welcoming school environment committed to inclusion and development
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required, where applicable.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
If you're ready to make a real difference in a child's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your support truly matters.
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only | Monday-Friday, 08:30-15:30
Daily Rate: £105 per day
Support. Engage. Empower.
We're partnering with a warm and inclusive primary school in Trafford that is committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for children with additional needs. The school is currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term, full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about helping children with autism, sensory processing needs, and communication challenges flourish in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, ensuring they access a personalised curriculum that builds confidence, encourages independence, and develops essential life skills. You will work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and specialist staff to create a consistent and nurturing environment.
Responsibilities:
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support across a sensory-based and functional curriculum
Provide 1:1 and small group support across a sensory-based and functional curriculum
-
Use and implement communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC tools
Use and implement communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC tools
-
Support pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs throughout the day
Support pupils with emotional regulation and sensory needs throughout the day
-
Follow behaviour and therapy plans developed by the wider multi-disciplinary team
Follow behaviour and therapy plans developed by the wider multi-disciplinary team
-
Contribute to a safe, calm, and inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed
Contribute to a safe, calm, and inclusive classroom environment where every child can succeed
-
Experienced in supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs
Experienced in supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs
-
Calm, proactive, and resilient, with a person-centred and empathetic approach
Calm, proactive, and resilient, with a person-centred and empathetic approach
-
Eligible to work in the UK and available full-time during term time
Eligible to work in the UK and available full-time during term time
Desirable (but not essential):
-
Training in PECS, Makaton, BSL, or AAC systems
Training in PECS, Makaton, BSL, or AAC systems
-
Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent)
Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (Supporting Teaching & Learning or equivalent)
-
Behaviour support training such as MAPA, Team-Teach, or equivalent
Behaviour support training such as MAPA, Team-Teach, or equivalent
-
Competitive daily rate of £105
Competitive daily rate of £105
-
Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
-
A welcoming school environment committed to inclusion and development
A welcoming school environment committed to inclusion and development
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required, where applicable.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
If you're ready to make a real difference in a child's educational journey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team where your support truly matters.