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SEND Support Assistant, Greater Manchester
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Client:
Teaching Personnel
Location:
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
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Job Description:
SEND Support Assistant
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in young people’s lives?
We are currently seeking a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS1 (ages 5-7) in the Tameside area, with additional learning needs.
Location: Tameside SK14
Job Type: Full-time, 8.30am-3.30pm (long-term opportunity)
An encouraging and supportive primary school in the SK14 area are currently looking to recruit a dedicated and talented individual for the role of SEND Support Assistant. This is to provide engaging and exciting educational experiences to pupils across KS1. Working in close partnership with Parents, the dedicated staff team and Governors aim to make a difference to the lives of all their children.
What Does the Role Entail?:
* Within this role, you will be expected to create positive relationships with pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities and encourage positive choices and behaviour.
* Work closely and collaboratively with the Class Teacher and SENCO to implement and adapt learning strategies, creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
* Support with developing reading fluency through delivering 1-1 interventions and reading sessions with children of a range of abilities and needs.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience working with SEND children, in a classroom or small group setting (1:1 desirable but not essential).
* A calm, caring, and consistent approach, with excellent communication skills.
* Resilience and adaptability to meet children’s changing needs throughout the school day.
* A valid DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Why Choose us?
* Competitive daily rates and flexible work options
* Free CPD and specialised SEND training courses
* A dedicated consultant to support your journey
* Access to long-term and permanent job opportunities
If you are looking for professional growth and development in education and are passionate about applying your knowledge/experience in a practical and fulfilling way, this SEND Support Assistant role may be perfect for you!
Please apply and attach your CV. 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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