SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £112 to £112 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | OL14 6LP |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Location: Eccles, Salford
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Maternity Cover
Role: KS2 Classroom Teaching Assistant / SEN Support
We are currently recruiting for a KS2 Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Eccles, Salford, on a full-time maternity cover basis.
The role will involve working within a KS2 mainstream classroom, supporting pupils with additional needs and helping children who can display challenging behaviour to remain engaged, regulated and focused throughout the school day.
You will work closely alongside the class teacher and wider support team, providing additional guidance to pupils who may need extra support with their learning, behaviour and emotional regulation.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils across the KS2 classroom
- Providing targeted SEN support where required
- Helping children manage challenging behaviour and emotional regulation
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Supporting children to engage with lessons and classroom activities
- Working with the class teacher to maintain a positive learning environment
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support when needed
- Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, independence and social skills
- Following individual behaviour and support strategies put in place by the school
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Experienced working with children in a primary school setting
- Confident supporting pupils with SEN and challenging behaviour
- Calm, patient and consistent in their approach
- Able to build strong relationships with children
- Resilient and confident when managing difficult situations
- Proactive and able to use their own initiative
- Reliable and committed to providing consistency for pupils
- A strong team player who works well alongside teachers and support staff
Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour, SEMH or children with additional needs would be highly desirable.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced TA or SEN TA looking for a full-time position within a KS2 setting in Eccles.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) 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.