Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision within a Primary School

Stretford, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Competitive Daily Rate

A welcoming primary school in the Stretford area is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their specialist provision on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils of varying ages across the primary age range, working with children who have a diverse range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The Role:

Supporting pupils within a specialist provision tailored to meet a range of additional needs.
Working with children across different primary age groups on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
Assisting pupils to access learning activities, develop social skills, and achieve their individual targets.
Implementing behaviour support strategies and promoting positive engagement.
Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and helping to create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure pupils receive the best possible support.

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience supporting children with SEN or SEMH needs is essential.
Experience working within a school, specialist provision, alternative provision, or care setting is highly desirable.
Calm, patient, and resilient with a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children.
Able to adapt to the individual needs of pupils and build positive relationships.
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to supporting learning and wellbeing.

What We Offer:

A supportive and experienced school team.
The opportunity to work within a well-established specialist provision.
Competitive rates of pay.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
Potential for the role to become long-term or permanent.
If you have experience supporting children with SEN or SEMH needs and are looking for an opportunity to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity in Stretford.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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