Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & ADHD Support Tameside

Location: Tameside
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Monday to Friday)
Rate: £95 – £119 per day (dependent on experience)

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Tameside is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with Autism and ADHD from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled SEN practitioner looking for a long-term role within a school that genuinely invests in its pupils and support staff. The school has a strong reputation for inclusion, clear behaviour systems, and a supportive leadership team who understand the importance of high-quality SEN provision.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day while being part of a collaborative and experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.

As the successful Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide consistent 1:1 support to a pupil with Autism and ADHD
• Support emotional regulation, concentration, and classroom engagement
• Implement structured routines and visual support strategies
• Adapt learning activities to promote independence and understanding
• Use positive behaviour management and reinforcement techniques
• Build a strong, trusting relationship with the pupil
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team

The successful candidate will understand that behaviour is often a form of communication and will be confident using a calm, patient, and proactive approach.

• Supportive and experienced Senior Leadership Team
• Strong SENCO and established SEN provision
• Clear and consistent behaviour systems
• Inclusive school culture where pupils and staff thrive
• Opportunity to secure a long-term role for the academic year
• Excellent support and professional development opportunities

• Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or similar role
• Strong understanding of Autism and ADHD
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 basis
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents

This role would particularly suit:

• Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants
• Autism specialists
• Behaviour Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Psychology graduates with substantial SEN experience

The school will be interviewing candidates before the summer break to secure the right person for September.

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Send your CV today for immediate consideration.

All applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years.