SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 ASD - Tameside

SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 ASD – Tameside

Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Salary: £95–£120 per day (supply) / £18,525–£23,400 per annum (195 days, permanent)
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026

We are recruiting a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Tameside, supporting a Year 3 pupil with Autism (ASD). This is a full-time, long-term role for a patient, consistent practitioner who can build a trusted relationship with the pupil and support their access to learning throughout the school day.

Responsibilities:

Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with a diagnosis of ASD, under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO
Build a positive, trusting relationship to support engagement, communication and emotional regulation
Support the pupil's access to learning within continuous provision and whole-class activities, adapting tasks as needed
Support the pupil towards individual EHCP targets, feeding back progress to the class teacher and SENCO
Use strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation and structured routines to support the pupil's needs
Support transitions and unstructured times, including playtime and lunchtime, where the pupil may need additional support
Attend to the pupil's personal care needs where required, in line with school policy
Liaise with parents/carers, therapists and external professionals as part of the wider support team
Undertake all safeguarding training and follow procedures to keep the pupil and school community safe
Requirements:

Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), ideally on a 1:1 basis
Experience working within Primary, ideally KS1/KS2
NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or working towards) for Teaching Assistants, or equivalent qualification/experience
Calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trust quickly
Confident using positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
Willingness to undertake relevant SEND training (e.g. Autism awareness, Team Teach) where required
Fluent, confident spoken English essential
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A fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years are required
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed