SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Tameside

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Tameside

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Tameside

SEND Teaching Assistant – Primary School in Tameside – September Start

Make a Difference in a School Where Inclusion Comes First

An ambitious and inclusive primary school in Tameside is looking to appoint an experienced Level 2 or Level 3 qualified SEND Teaching Assistant to join its dedicated Inclusion Team from September.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established SEND provision where every child is supported to reach their full potential. The school has built a strong reputation for its inclusive ethos, high expectations, and collaborative approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.

Working alongside an experienced SENCO, class teachers, therapists and pastoral staff, you’ll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve the outcomes identified within their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide high-quality 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with a range of SEND including:
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • ADHD
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Deliver targeted interventions linked to pupils’ EHCP outcomes.
• Adapt learning activities to enable pupils to access the curriculum successfully.
• Promote communication, emotional regulation, independence and positive social interaction.
• Use visual supports, sensory strategies and adaptive approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals including Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists.
• Monitor progress and contribute to reviews, observations and provision planning.
• This is a varied role where no two days are the same, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships and celebrating every achievement, no matter how small.

Why Join This School?

• A highly supportive and experienced SENCO.
• Strong whole-school commitment to inclusive practice.
• Well-established SEND systems and intervention programmes.
• Excellent opportunities for ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Collaborative leadership team who value the contribution of Teaching Assistants.
• A welcoming school community where staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.
• You will be joining a school where SEND is embedded into everyday practice, not treated as an afterthought.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND within a primary school.
• A sound understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive classroom practice.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, Speech & Language Needs, SEMH or other additional needs.
• Confidence implementing strategies identified within EHCPs and behaviour support plans.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience using strategies such as Visual Timetables, PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism, Zones of Regulation, sensory regulation techniques or Team Teach would be advantageous.

SEND Teaching Assistant Jobs Tameside – Apply Now

The school is interviewing throughout July to appoint the right candidate ahead of the September start.

If you’re a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a supportive and inclusive primary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Send your CV today for immediate consideration.

All applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years.

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