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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 31 March 2026
Salary: £102 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 27 April 2026
Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 209749

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 1 (Mainstream Primary)
Eccles, Salford
£102+ per day
Start Date: 20th April 2026
Monday - Friday | 8:20am - 3:30pm
Long-term role until the end of the academic year

Are you a passionate and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a supportive primary school setting?

We are working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Eccles, seeking a dedicated SEN TA to support a Year 1 pupil on a 1:1 basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, helping a child to access learning and thrive within the classroom environment.

The Role:
- Provide 1:1 support for a child in Year 1 with additional needs
- Support the pupil in accessing the KS1 curriculum
- Use proactive strategies to support engagement and behaviour
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow EHCP targets
- Adapt learning materials and activities to suit individual needs
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment

✅ Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in a primary setting
- Strong understanding of autism / additional needs (desirable)
- Confident supporting children on a 1:1 basis
- Knowledge of EHCPs and differentiated learning
- Calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Apply?
- Long-term, stable role until the end of the academic year
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a mainstream SEN setting
- Supportive school with a strong inclusive ethos
- Competitive daily rate of £102+
- Potential for permanent opportunities following a successful placement

If you are a committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference, we would 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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