Senior SEND Teaching Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
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| Salary: | £118 to £118 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BL4 7PE |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Senior SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School
Location: Farnworth, Bolton
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Contract: Full-time
Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior SEN Teaching Assistant to join a primary school in Farnworth, supporting the SENCO and wider team of Teaching Assistants to ensure pupils with additional needs receive the right support throughout the school day.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in SEN who is ready to take on additional responsibility. You will work closely with the SENCO to help coordinate support, guide other SEN Teaching Assistants and ensure consistent approaches are followed across the school.
The successful candidate will be confident supporting children with a range of additional needs while also helping colleagues deliver effective, inclusive support.
About The Role:
- Supporting the SENCO with the day-to-day coordination of SEN provision across the school
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Providing guidance and practical support to the wider team of SEN Teaching Assistants
Providing guidance and practical support to the wider team of SEN Teaching Assistants
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Helping ensure pupils receive consistent, individualised support in line with their needs and EHCP targets
Helping ensure pupils receive consistent, individualised support in line with their needs and EHCP targets
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Supporting staff with strategies for autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and other additional needs
Supporting staff with strategies for autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and other additional needs
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Working alongside Teaching Assistants to develop effective approaches to behaviour and emotional regulation
Working alongside Teaching Assistants to develop effective approaches to behaviour and emotional regulation
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Supporting the implementation of individual support plans and appropriate classroom strategies
Supporting the implementation of individual support plans and appropriate classroom strategies
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Helping monitor pupil progress and identify areas where additional support may be needed
Helping monitor pupil progress and identify areas where additional support may be needed
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Modelling good practice and promoting an inclusive learning environment
Modelling good practice and promoting an inclusive learning environment
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Working collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO, parents and other professionals where appropriate
Working collaboratively with class teachers, the SENCO, parents and other professionals where appropriate
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Providing direct classroom and 1:1 support when required
Providing direct classroom and 1:1 support when required
About You:
The successful candidate will ideally have:
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Significant experience working with children with SEN in a primary school setting
Significant experience working with children with SEN in a primary school setting
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A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, ideally Level 3 or above
A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, ideally Level 3 or above
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Experience supporting or guiding other Teaching Assistants
Experience supporting or guiding other Teaching Assistants
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A strong understanding of SEND provision and inclusive teaching strategies
A strong understanding of SEND provision and inclusive teaching strategies
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Knowledge of EHCPs, individual support plans and SEN interventions
Knowledge of EHCPs, individual support plans and SEN interventions
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Experience supporting pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties or SEMH
Experience supporting pupils with needs such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties or SEMH
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Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
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The confidence to take initiative and support colleagues
The confidence to take initiative and support colleagues
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A calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour and emotional regulation
A calm, patient and consistent approach to behaviour and emotional regulation
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The ability to work closely with the SENCO and wider school leadership team
The ability to work closely with the SENCO and wider school leadership team
Whats On Offer:
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Full-time, Monday-Friday position
Full-time, Monday-Friday position
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Working hours of 8:30am-3:30pm
Working hours of 8:30am-3:30pm
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An opportunity to take on a senior role within a primary school
An opportunity to take on a senior role within a primary school
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The chance to support the development of both pupils and staff
The chance to support the development of both pupils and staff
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A varied role combining direct pupil support with wider SEN responsibilities
A varied role combining direct pupil support with wider SEN responsibilities
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Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
Apply today
If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career and support a school's wider SEND provision, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this Senior SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Farnworth.
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.