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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Prestwich
Contract: Long-term, ongoing
Full time/Part time: Full time
Pay: £102-£115 per day
Start date: September 2026
Expected End date: End of the academic year
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
A welcoming school in Prestwich is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a long-term, ongoing basis until the end of the academic year.
The successful candidate will provide valuable support to pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning, develop their confidence and make progress both academically and socially. You will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs
- Supporting pupils to access and engage with classroom learning
- Adapting activities and resources to meet individual learning needs
- Supporting pupils with their communication, social and emotional development
- Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation where required
- Helping to implement individual support plans and EHCP targets
- Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships
- Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of the school team
- Supporting pupils throughout the school day, including during break and lunchtime
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What The School Offers
- A welcoming and supportive school environment
- A collaborative and experienced staff team
- The opportunity to develop your experience within SEN education
- Ongoing support from school staff and your dedicated consultant
- A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives
- A long-term position through to the end of the academic year
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to build or further develop their experience within a school setting.
The Successful Applicant Will
- Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
- Be patient, compassionate and nurturing
- Have a calm and consistent approach to supporting pupils
- Be confident working as part of a team
- Be proactive and able to adapt to individual pupil needs
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
- Have full-time availability from September
- Hold a valid Child Workforce DBS or be willing to obtain one
- Have the right to work in the UK
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What We Offer
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
- Access to a range of education opportunities
- Competitive daily rates of £102-£115
Compliance And Safeguarding
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Child Workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
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