Teaching Assistant with SEN experience
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £103.95 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Heywood, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 200319 |
Summary
Daily Rate: £103.95 - £110 per day
Location: Heywood area
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term / Temporary (depending on availability)
We are currently seeking a committed, caring, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within schools across the Heywood area. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff. You may be required to provide one-to-one support or work with small groups, depending on the needs of the pupils.
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Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
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Offer one-to-one and small group support within the classroom and during interventions
Offer one-to-one and small group support within the classroom and during interventions
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Support pupils with their academic work, emotional regulation, and social development
Support pupils with their academic work, emotional regulation, and social development
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Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, delivery, and classroom management
Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, delivery, and classroom management
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Implement and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support plans, and SEN strategies
Implement and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support plans, and SEN strategies
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Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
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Promote a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment at all times
Promote a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment at all times
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Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based experience preferred)
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based experience preferred)
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A good understanding of different SEN needs and appropriate support strategies
A good understanding of different SEN needs and appropriate support strategies
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A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting pupils
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting pupils
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Ability to adapt to different classroom settings and pupil needs
Ability to adapt to different classroom settings and pupil needs
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An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
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Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or SEN
Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or SEN
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Experience working in primary or secondary school settings
Experience working in primary or secondary school settings
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Behaviour management or safeguarding training
Behaviour management or safeguarding training
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Your CV must clearly list all previous experience, particularly any roles involving SEN support
Your CV must clearly list all previous experience, particularly any roles involving SEN support
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Details of the age groups and SEN needs you have worked with
Details of the age groups and SEN needs you have worked with
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Information on schools, provisions, or childcare settings previously worked in
Information on schools, provisions, or childcare settings previously worked in
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Any relevant qualifications, training, or professional development
Any relevant qualifications, training, or professional development
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs while working in supportive school environments across the Heywood area.
Location: Heywood area
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term / Temporary (depending on availability)
We are currently seeking a committed, caring, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within schools across the Heywood area. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and helping them achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils both academically and emotionally, working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff. You may be required to provide one-to-one support or work with small groups, depending on the needs of the pupils.
-
Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
-
Offer one-to-one and small group support within the classroom and during interventions
Offer one-to-one and small group support within the classroom and during interventions
-
Support pupils with their academic work, emotional regulation, and social development
Support pupils with their academic work, emotional regulation, and social development
-
Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, delivery, and classroom management
Assist the class teacher with lesson preparation, delivery, and classroom management
-
Implement and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support plans, and SEN strategies
Implement and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support plans, and SEN strategies
-
Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
Monitor and record pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
-
Promote a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment at all times
Promote a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment at all times
-
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based experience preferred)
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based experience preferred)
-
A good understanding of different SEN needs and appropriate support strategies
A good understanding of different SEN needs and appropriate support strategies
-
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting pupils
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting pupils
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
Ability to adapt to different classroom settings and pupil needs
Ability to adapt to different classroom settings and pupil needs
-
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
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Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or SEN
Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or SEN
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Experience working in primary or secondary school settings
Experience working in primary or secondary school settings
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Behaviour management or safeguarding training
Behaviour management or safeguarding training
-
Your CV must clearly list all previous experience, particularly any roles involving SEN support
Your CV must clearly list all previous experience, particularly any roles involving SEN support
-
Details of the age groups and SEN needs you have worked with
Details of the age groups and SEN needs you have worked with
-
Information on schools, provisions, or childcare settings previously worked in
Information on schools, provisions, or childcare settings previously worked in
-
Any relevant qualifications, training, or professional development
Any relevant qualifications, training, or professional development
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs while working in supportive school environments across the Heywood area.