Job Description
Job Title: 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant – Year 5\nLocation: Salford, Greater Manchester\nStart Date: ASAP\nContract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term\n\nAre you an experienced and resilient Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs?\n\nA welcoming and supportive Primary School in Salford is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to work one-to-one with a pupil in Year 5 who has a diagnosis of Autism. The role requires a calm and confident individual who can build strong, trusting relationships and manage challenging behaviour effectively.\n\nThe Role:\n\nProviding 1:1 support for a pupil in Year 5 with Autism.\n\nSupporting the pupil’s academic, social, and emotional development throughout the school day.\n\nImplementing individualised strategies to support learning and behaviour.\n\nCollaborating with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure consistent support.\n\nContributing to a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.\n\nThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:\n\nPrevious experience supporting children with Autism in a school setting.\n\nConfidence in managing challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques.\n\nA cal...