SEN Teaching Assistant - Tameside

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Tameside

£92.56 - £110 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
Roles available from September 2026

Are you a caring and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant who wants to make a genuine difference to children with additional needs?

Premier Education is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools within a trust in Tameside. A range of opportunities will be available from September 2026, with placements matched to your experience, availability and preferred location wherever possible.

You could work in primary schools across Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, Stalybridge, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield and the surrounding Tameside area. Some locations are also accessible for applicants travelling from Glossop, Oldham, Stockport, East Manchester and the High Peaks.

SEN Teaching Assistant - the role

Your responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities

Providing one-to-one, small-group and classroom-based support

Helping pupils understand instructions and engage with learning

Adapting activities to make the curriculum more accessible

Delivering targeted literacy, numeracy and communication interventions

Supporting children to manage their emotions and regulate their behaviour

Encouraging confidence, independence and positive social interaction

Following individual support plans and Education, Health and Care Plans

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff

Recording observations and providing feedback on pupils' progress

Creating a calm, consistent and inclusive learning environment

SEN Teaching Assistant - responsibilities

Across the trust's primary schools, you could support children with needs such as:

Autism

ADHD

Speech, language and communication needs

Social, emotional and mental health needs

Moderate learning difficulties

Sensory or physical needs

Behaviour that may challenge

A combination of additional learning and pastoral needs

SEN Teaching Assistant - requirements:

Recent UK experience working with children in a school, nursery, care, youth work, coaching or similar setting

Experience supporting children with additional needs

A calm, patient and nurturing approach

The resilience to respond positively when situations become challenging

Strong communication and teamwork skills

The ability to follow individual support plans and staff guidance

A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, although relevant experience will also be considered

The Right to Work in the UK - we are unable to offer visa sponsorship

An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to obtain one

Why choose these SEN Teaching Assistant roles?

Opportunities across several Tameside primary schools within the same trust

Full-time, part-time and flexible working options

Placements matched to your availability, experience and preferred area where possible

Valuable experience supporting children with a range of additional needs

The chance to develop skills in interventions, behaviour support and inclusive practice

Experience that can support future careers in teaching, SEN, psychology or children's services

Support from an established education recruitment agency operating since 2001

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to build your experience supporting children with additional needs, Michaela would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Click 'Apply' and send your CV to Michaela at Premier Education today. Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis.

Please upload a full CV, including details of your qualifications.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for all.

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