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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 21 January 2026
Salary: £105 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 February 2026
Location: Swinton, Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 200850

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism Support
Location: Swinton
Pay: £102+ per day
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Long-term (until the end of the academic year)
Start: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Swinton, supporting children with Autism who all have EHCPs in place. This is a long-term opportunity, offering consistency and the chance to build strong, meaningful relationships with pupils until the end of the academic year.

We require a DBS on the Update Service, and you MUST be available full-time, Monday-Friday 9:30-15:30.

The Role:
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Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) across the classroom and in small group or 1:1 settings


Supporting pupils with Autism (ASD) across the classroom and in small group or 1:1 settings
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Delivering tailored support in line with individual EHCP targets


Delivering tailored support in line with individual EHCP targets
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Assisting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social development


Assisting pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social development
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Supporting learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo


Supporting learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCo
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Encouraging independence while providing consistent, nurturing support


Encouraging independence while providing consistent, nurturing support
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Helping to maintain a calm, inclusive and structured learning environment


Helping to maintain a calm, inclusive and structured learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will:
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Have experience supporting children with Autism and SEN needs


Have experience supporting children with Autism and SEN needs
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Be patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with pupils


Be patient, caring and able to build positive relationships with pupils
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Understand and work effectively with EHCPs


Understand and work effectively with EHCPs
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Be proactive, reliable and able to use their initiative


Be proactive, reliable and able to use their initiative
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Have experience in a primary or SEN school setting (desirable)


Have experience in a primary or SEN school setting (desirable)

What's on Offer:
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£102 per day


£102 per day
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Long-term role until the end of the academic year


Long-term role until the end of the academic year
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Consistent Monday-Friday, 8:30-3:30 hours


Consistent Monday-Friday, 8:30-3:30 hours
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Supportive school environment with a strong SEN focus


Supportive school environment with a strong SEN focus
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Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development


Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development

This role would suit an SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Autism and is looking for a stable, rewarding position in a supportive school.



If you're available and interested in a long-term SEN TA role in Swinton, we'd love to hear from you.



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.

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