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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
Salary: £102 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 March 2026
Location: Walkden, City and Borough of Salford
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 203519

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Summary

Early Years Teaching Assistant - Full Time

A welcoming and nurturing primary school in the Worsley area is seeking a committed Early Years Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years unit from 2nd March 2026.

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, with a daily rate of £102 per day.

About the Role

You will be working within a supportive Early Years setting, assisting with the development, learning, and care of a small group of pupils. The role will involve a mixture of group support and some 1:1 support, helping children access activities, develop social skills, and build confidence in a structured and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
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Support children within the Early Years unit during learning and play-based activities


Support children within the Early Years unit during learning and play-based activities
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Provide a mix of small group and 1:1 support where required


Provide a mix of small group and 1:1 support where required
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Assist the class teacher with delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate activities


Assist the class teacher with delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate activities
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Support communication, social interaction, and early learning development


Support communication, social interaction, and early learning development
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Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment


Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment
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Assist with classroom preparation, organisation, and daily routines


Assist with classroom preparation, organisation, and daily routines
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Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development


Encourage positive behaviour and emotional development

The Ideal Candidate Will Have
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Experience working with children in an Early Years or primary setting


Experience working with children in an Early Years or primary setting
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A nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic approach


A nurturing, patient, and enthusiastic approach
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Understanding of early childhood development


Understanding of early childhood development
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Ability to support both small groups and individual pupils


Ability to support both small groups and individual pupils
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Strong communication and teamwork skills


Strong communication and teamwork skills
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A reliable and committed attitude


A reliable and committed attitude

What the School Offers
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A supportive and friendly Early Years team


A supportive and friendly Early Years team
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A well-resourced and welcoming learning environment


A well-resourced and welcoming learning environment
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Opportunity to gain valuable Early Years experience


Opportunity to gain valuable Early Years experience
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Consistent full-time hours in a long-term role


Consistent full-time hours in a long-term role
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The chance to make a real difference in children's early development


The chance to make a real difference in children's early development

This role is ideal for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about Early Years education and enjoys supporting young children in both group and individual settings.

Apply now to secure a rewarding full-time opportunity starting March 2026.

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