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SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 03 December 2025
Salary: £90 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 30 December 2025
Location: Openshaw, Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 196260

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary | Openshaw
Autism, Speech & Language Needs, SEMH | Temp & Temp-to-Perm Roles

Pay rate: Experience Based

A welcoming primary school in Openshaw is looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team. This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked with children with special educational needs in a school setting and is confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.

About the Role

You will play a key part in helping pupils access learning by:
- Supporting children on a 1:1 basis as well as in small group interventions
- Using tailored strategies to assist pupils with speech, language and communication difficulties, including non-verbal learners
- Supporting children with autism, sensory needs, and social/communication challenges
- Managing and responding to challenging behaviour, including SEMH-related needs
- Working closely with class teachers and SENCOs to adapt activities and create an inclusive, supportive learning environment
- Encouraging pupils to build confidence, independence and positive learning habits

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with SEN pupils in a school environment (essential)
- Strong understanding of autism, communication needs and behaviour support
- Patience, empathy and the ability to build trusting relationships
- A calm, consistent approach to behaviour and emotional regulation
- A proactive attitude and genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

What's Available
- Temp-to-perm options for the right candidate
- Short and long-term temporary roles also available
- Supportive staff, ongoing training and a chance to make a real impact in a primary setting
- A rewarding opportunity to help children thrive both academically and emotionally

If you're an experienced SEN TA looking for your next role in Openshaw, we'd love to hear from you.

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