Job Description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Start Date: September

Duration: Full-time (5 days a week)

Pay Rate: 99 a day

Location: Leigh (WN postcode area)

Are you a compassionate and patient educator with a heart for Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

A supportive 2 form entry primary school in Leigh is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team. This role is specifically focused on supporting a child in Reception with additional learning needs, ensuring they have a positive and inclusive start to their school journey.

The Role

This is a 1:1 position where you will become a consistent, calming presence for a single pupil. Your primary goal is to bridge the gap between the child's individual needs and the classroom environment, helping them access the EYFS curriculum at their own pace.

Key Responsibilities:

Individualised Support: Implement tasks set out in the child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) or EHCP.

Social & Emotional Development: Help the pupil navigate social interactions with peers and manage emotional regulation.

Communication Support: Use visual aids (such as PECS or Now-and-Next boards) to help the child understand the daily routine.

Personalised Learning: Break down classroom instructions into manageable, sensory-friendly activities.

Collaboration: Work closely with the Class Teacher, SENCO, and external therapists to monitor and report on progress.

What We're Looking For

Experience: Proven experience working with children with SEN (Autism, ADHD, or Speech & Language difficulties).

Skills: Knowledge of de-escalation techniques and sensory-based learning.

Attributes: Resilience, empathy, and a genuine desire to see every child succeed regardless of their barriers to learning.

Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is essential, and relevant experience is paramount.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained

You must have the legal right to work in the UK

If you're an experienced primary teaching assistant looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career! Or for more information about the role, contact Lindsey Pennington on (phone number removed) /

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The benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment;

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer