SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Swinton, Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 200353 |
Summary
KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Swinton
Full-time | Long-term
Start: ASAP
DBS on the Update Service required
Long term until end of academic year
We are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and highly supportive specialist primary setting in the Swinton area, seeking a dedicated KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
This setting caters exclusively for children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with a strong focus on supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The school provides a nurturing, structured and child-centred environment, designed to meet a wide range of additional needs and to help every child thrive both academically and emotionally.
The Role:
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Supporting KS1 pupils with autism on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Supporting KS1 pupils with autism on a 1:1 and small-group basis
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Assisting children with communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs
Assisting children with communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs
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Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to deliver personalised learning strategies
Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to deliver personalised learning strategies
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Supporting learning both within the classroom and in structured breakout or intervention spaces
Supporting learning both within the classroom and in structured breakout or intervention spaces
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Helping to implement EHCP targets and behaviour support plans
Helping to implement EHCP targets and behaviour support plans
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Creating a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
Creating a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
The Ideal Candidate:
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Experience working with children with autism and EHCPs (school, SEN or care settings)
Experience working with children with autism and EHCPs (school, SEN or care settings)
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A patient, empathetic and consistent approach
A patient, empathetic and consistent approach
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Confident supporting children with additional communication and sensory needs
Confident supporting children with additional communication and sensory needs
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Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
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A genuine passion for inclusive and specialist education
A genuine passion for inclusive and specialist education
What's On Offer:
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A rewarding role in a fully EHCP-led setting where SEN support is at the heart of everything
A rewarding role in a fully EHCP-led setting where SEN support is at the heart of everything
-
Ongoing support from an experienced leadership and SEN team
Ongoing support from an experienced leadership and SEN team
-
Full-time, long-term opportunity with consistency and routine
Full-time, long-term opportunity with consistency and routine
-
Competitive daily pay through the agency
Competitive daily pay through the agency
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with autism in a specialist, well-resourced KS1 environment.
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.
Swinton
Full-time | Long-term
Start: ASAP
DBS on the Update Service required
Long term until end of academic year
We are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and highly supportive specialist primary setting in the Swinton area, seeking a dedicated KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
This setting caters exclusively for children with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with a strong focus on supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The school provides a nurturing, structured and child-centred environment, designed to meet a wide range of additional needs and to help every child thrive both academically and emotionally.
The Role:
-
Supporting KS1 pupils with autism on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Supporting KS1 pupils with autism on a 1:1 and small-group basis
-
Assisting children with communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs
Assisting children with communication, emotional regulation and sensory needs
-
Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to deliver personalised learning strategies
Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to deliver personalised learning strategies
-
Supporting learning both within the classroom and in structured breakout or intervention spaces
Supporting learning both within the classroom and in structured breakout or intervention spaces
-
Helping to implement EHCP targets and behaviour support plans
Helping to implement EHCP targets and behaviour support plans
-
Creating a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
Creating a calm, safe and engaging learning environment
The Ideal Candidate:
-
Experience working with children with autism and EHCPs (school, SEN or care settings)
Experience working with children with autism and EHCPs (school, SEN or care settings)
-
A patient, empathetic and consistent approach
A patient, empathetic and consistent approach
-
Confident supporting children with additional communication and sensory needs
Confident supporting children with additional communication and sensory needs
-
Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Able to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
-
A genuine passion for inclusive and specialist education
A genuine passion for inclusive and specialist education
What's On Offer:
-
A rewarding role in a fully EHCP-led setting where SEN support is at the heart of everything
A rewarding role in a fully EHCP-led setting where SEN support is at the heart of everything
-
Ongoing support from an experienced leadership and SEN team
Ongoing support from an experienced leadership and SEN team
-
Full-time, long-term opportunity with consistency and routine
Full-time, long-term opportunity with consistency and routine
-
Competitive daily pay through the agency
Competitive daily pay through the agency
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with autism in a specialist, well-resourced KS1 environment.
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.