SEN Teaching Assistant

11 hours ago

Borough of Tameside, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time
SEN Teaching Assistant - Mainstream Primary School in Tameside

Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Start Date: December
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Temporary (through Teaching Personnel)

About the Role:

Teaching Personnel is looking for a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Tameside. Starting in December, this full-time, temporary position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students who have additional needs, ensuring they receive the tailored support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside class teachers and the SEN team to deliver individualized support to students with a range of needs, including learning, behavioural, and social-emotional challenges. Your role will be essential in helping these students engage positively with the curriculum and reach their potential within a mainstream setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing one-on-one and small-group support to students with special educational needs to facilitate their learning and development.
  • Assisting teachers in implementing and adapting lesson plans to meet the needs of individual students.
  • Supporting students’ social and emotional growth through positive reinforcement and relationship-building.
  • Monitoring students’ progress, challenges, and achievements, and communicating effectively with staff and parents to ensure continuity of support.
  • Helping to foster a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment where every child feels valued and able to thrive.

Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with children with additional needs in a mainstream setting. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a primary school or similar setting.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
  • Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay positive in challenging situations.
  • A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to adapt to individual students' needs.

While a background in education or SEN is beneficial, we welcome applications from candidates with experience in relevant support roles and a commitment to inclusive education.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay and benefits through Teaching Personnel.
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
  • The opportunity to make a real impact on children’s lives in a supportive school community.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the skills and experience required, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter explaining why you’re a great fit for the role. We look forward to hearing from you

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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