SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Location

Middleton

Contract

Temp

Full time/Part time

Full time

Pay

£130-£140 per day

Start date

ASAP

Expected End date

End of the academic year

A welcoming primary school in Middleton is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis. The school provides a supportive and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, ensuring every child receives the personalised support they need to thrive.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day, working closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide high-quality academic, social and emotional support.

Key responsibilities

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Providing 1

1 and small group support to pupils with SEND

Providing 1

1 and small group support to pupils with SEND

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Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs within a mainstream primary setting

Supporting pupils with a range of additional needs within a mainstream primary setting

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Assisting with learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation

Assisting with learning, communication, social development and emotional regulation

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Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop independence

Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop independence

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Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

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Following individual support plans and contributing to pupils' development

Following individual support plans and contributing to pupils' development

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Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support

Working closely with teachers and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent support

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Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for pupils

Creating a calm, safe and nurturing environment for pupils

What the school offers

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A supportive and inclusive primary school environment

A supportive and inclusive primary school environment

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A welcoming and experienced staff team

A welcoming and experienced staff team

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A supportive environment focused on pupil development and wellbeing

A supportive environment focused on pupil development and wellbeing

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A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with SEND

A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with SEND

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Long-term, ongoing work until the end of the academic year

Long-term, ongoing work until the end of the academic year

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs and looking to develop their experience within a primary school setting.

The successful applicant will

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Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEND setting

Have experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEND setting

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Be patient, calm and nurturing in their approach

Be patient, calm and nurturing in their approach

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Be confident supporting pupils with additional needs and/or challenging behaviour

Be confident supporting pupils with additional needs and/or challenging behaviour

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Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

Be proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team

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Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

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Have full-time availability for the duration of the role

Have full-time availability for the duration of the role

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Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the child workforce

Hold a valid Enhanced DBS on the child workforce

What we offer

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Free access to CPD and safeguarding training

Free access to CPD and safeguarding training

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Dedicated consultant and ongoing support

Dedicated consultant and ongoing support

Compliance and safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child 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.