Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ancoats, Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 198858 |
Summary
KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ancoats, Manchester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time
An inclusive and supportive primary school in Ancoats is seeking a dedicated and compassionate KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long term basis.
This role has a strong SEN focus and will involve providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs within a KS1 mainstream classroom. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils with EHCPs and those requiring additional academic, social or emotional support.
The Role:
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Providing 1:1 and small group SEN support within a KS1 classroom
Providing 1:1 and small group SEN support within a KS1 classroom
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Supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning delays
Supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning delays
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Implementing EHCP strategies and personalised support plans
Implementing EHCP strategies and personalised support plans
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Supporting emotional regulation, sensory needs and behaviour management
Supporting emotional regulation, sensory needs and behaviour management
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Delivering structured interventions to support learning and engagement
Delivering structured interventions to support learning and engagement
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Promoting independence, inclusion and positive relationships
Promoting independence, inclusion and positive relationships
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Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
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Supporting daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
Supporting daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
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Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
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Knowledge of EHCPs, inclusive practice and SEN strategies
Knowledge of EHCPs, inclusive practice and SEN strategies
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Calm, patient, nurturing and resilient approach
Calm, patient, nurturing and resilient approach
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Confident in managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
Confident in managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
The School Offers:
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A strong focus on inclusion and SEN support
A strong focus on inclusion and SEN support
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Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff
Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff
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A consistent, full-time role
A consistent, full-time role
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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils' development
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils' development
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.
Location: Ancoats, Manchester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time
An inclusive and supportive primary school in Ancoats is seeking a dedicated and compassionate KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long term basis.
This role has a strong SEN focus and will involve providing targeted support to pupils with additional needs within a KS1 mainstream classroom. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support pupils with EHCPs and those requiring additional academic, social or emotional support.
The Role:
-
Providing 1:1 and small group SEN support within a KS1 classroom
Providing 1:1 and small group SEN support within a KS1 classroom
-
Supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning delays
Supporting pupils with SEND, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and learning delays
-
Implementing EHCP strategies and personalised support plans
Implementing EHCP strategies and personalised support plans
-
Supporting emotional regulation, sensory needs and behaviour management
Supporting emotional regulation, sensory needs and behaviour management
-
Delivering structured interventions to support learning and engagement
Delivering structured interventions to support learning and engagement
-
Promoting independence, inclusion and positive relationships
Promoting independence, inclusion and positive relationships
-
Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
Working collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals
-
Supporting daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
Supporting daily routines and transitions throughout the school day
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
-
Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
Experience supporting children with additional or complex needs
-
Knowledge of EHCPs, inclusive practice and SEN strategies
Knowledge of EHCPs, inclusive practice and SEN strategies
-
Calm, patient, nurturing and resilient approach
Calm, patient, nurturing and resilient approach
-
Confident in managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
Confident in managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
The School Offers:
-
A strong focus on inclusion and SEN support
A strong focus on inclusion and SEN support
-
Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff
Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff
-
A consistent, full-time role
A consistent, full-time role
-
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils' development
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in pupils' development
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.