KS2 SEND Teaching Assistant
Pay: £13.68 - £17.50 per hour (depending on experience and role type)
Empowering Learning is recruiting a dedicated KS2 Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a Primary Academy in Ashton-under-Lyne (Tameside). This academy is part of a respected trust that values inclusion, offers excellent CPD, and provides clear progression opportunities for support staff.
Why apply to this school?
A supportive academy trust committed to staff training and career development
Strong SEND provision with access to specialist teams and resources
A nurturing environment where pupil wellbeing is prioritised
Opportunities to make a genuine difference to children's learning and development
Role responsibilities:
Supporting KS2 pupils with SEND (including ASD, ADHD, and additional learning needs)
Providing 1:1 and small group interventions to raise attainment and engagement
Assisting with classroom organisation, lesson delivery, and behaviour support
Delivering tailored support plans in collaboration with SENCO and teachers
Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour in pupils
Requirements for Registration:
Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a school setting desirable
TA qualification (e.g. CACHE/NVQ Level 2/3) or equivalent experience
Knowledge of strategies for supporting children with ASD, ADHD, or SEMH needs advantageous
Minimum Level 2 English & Maths (or equivalent)
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Right to work in the UK
Two professional references covering the last 2 years
Why join Empowering Learning?
Competitive pay: £13.68 - £16 p/h
Long-term and permanent opportunities within Ashton-under-Lyne academies
Ongoing CPD, safeguarding training, and SEND-focused development
Professional support from our dedicated Tameside recruitment team
This Primary Academy in Ashton-under-Lyne is actively recruiting now for SEND Teaching Assistants to support KS2 pupils.
Empowering Learning offers competitive hourly rates, professional support, and opportunities for CPD.
Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.
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