Specialist SEND TA

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant - Mornings Only

Start date: Week commencing 21 September
Hours: Mornings only
Location: Hyde
Pay: £62.70 to £72.60 (PAYE) per morning

We are seeking a highly experienced, confident and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive primary school.

The school is looking for an experienced practitioner with a strong understanding of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, emotional regulation and positive behaviour support.

The successful candidate will:

• Recognise potential triggers and early signs of dysregulation.
• Intervene proactively to prevent situations from escalating.
• Use calm, consistent and predictable approaches.
• Model emotional vocabulary and effective calming strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and self-soothing techniques.
• Use visual resources and structured interventions effectively.
• Provide reassurance during transitions and challenging situations.
• Use trauma-informed and emotion-coaching approaches.
• Follow structured teaching methods, including TEACCH-informed principles where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals.

Essential requirements:

• Significant experience supporting primary-aged children with complex SEN or SEMH needs.
• Confidence responding to dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• A calm, resilient and consistent approach.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed and child-centred practice.
• Relevant SEN, SEMH, Team Teach, de-escalation or positive behaviour-support training is highly desirable.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new application.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive school and make a meaningful difference through consistent, specialist SEN support.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.