Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 October 2025 |
| Location: | Newton Heath, Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 187643 |
Summary
Location: Newton Heath
Start Date: September 2025
⏰ Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £95-£110 per day (depending on experience)
Setting: Primary School - KS1
A welcoming primary school in Newton Heath is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. The role will involve working in Key Stage 1, providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs, including those who present with challenging behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supporting pupils in KS1 through 1:1 and group work
Supporting pupils in KS1 through 1:1 and group work
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Assisting with the management of behaviour using positive strategies
Assisting with the management of behaviour using positive strategies
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Helping pupils to engage with learning and develop social and emotional skills
Helping pupils to engage with learning and develop social and emotional skills
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Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
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Encouraging independence and building strong, supportive relationships with pupils
Encouraging independence and building strong, supportive relationships with pupils
What We're Looking For:
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Previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour (essential)
Previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour (essential)
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Strong behaviour management skills and resilience in difficult situations
Strong behaviour management skills and resilience in difficult situations
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A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
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Team Teach training (highly desirable)
Team Teach training (highly desirable)
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Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
What the School Offers:
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A supportive and skilled SEN team
A supportive and skilled SEN team
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Access to training and professional development
Access to training and professional development
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A positive and inclusive learning environment
A positive and inclusive learning environment
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Long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent employment
Long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent employment
- Free CPD courses once onboarded
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS1 in Newton Heath, making a lasting difference to their learning and development.
Apply today to join this welcoming school from September.
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.
Start Date: September 2025
⏰ Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £95-£110 per day (depending on experience)
Setting: Primary School - KS1
A welcoming primary school in Newton Heath is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team this September. The role will involve working in Key Stage 1, providing 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs, including those who present with challenging behaviour.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Supporting pupils in KS1 through 1:1 and group work
Supporting pupils in KS1 through 1:1 and group work
-
Assisting with the management of behaviour using positive strategies
Assisting with the management of behaviour using positive strategies
-
Helping pupils to engage with learning and develop social and emotional skills
Helping pupils to engage with learning and develop social and emotional skills
-
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
-
Encouraging independence and building strong, supportive relationships with pupils
Encouraging independence and building strong, supportive relationships with pupils
What We're Looking For:
-
Previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour (essential)
Previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour (essential)
-
Strong behaviour management skills and resilience in difficult situations
Strong behaviour management skills and resilience in difficult situations
-
A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach
-
Team Teach training (highly desirable)
Team Teach training (highly desirable)
-
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
What the School Offers:
-
A supportive and skilled SEN team
A supportive and skilled SEN team
-
Access to training and professional development
Access to training and professional development
-
A positive and inclusive learning environment
A positive and inclusive learning environment
-
Long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent employment
Long-term opportunity with the potential for permanent employment
- Free CPD courses once onboarded
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS1 in Newton Heath, making a lasting difference to their learning and development.
Apply today to join this welcoming school from September.
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.