SEND Teaching Assistant

Edstaff
📍 Ashton in Makerfield, Merseyside, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

About the role:

We are recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a mainstream primary school to support pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour.

Within the role, you will work both with small groups and on a one-to-one basis with learners with varying needs, This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about breaking barriers to learning for pupils. Experience of working with children is essential for the role, but we welcome applications from individuals with experience gained in:

* Children's residential homes

* Mental health support roles

* Youth offending

Key responsibilities:

* Supporting pupils with additional needs

* Promote positive behaviour

* Work closely with class teachers and other education professionals

* Assist with general school duties as required

* Adhere to school policies and procedures, including safeguarding

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Job Details

  • Location Ashton in Makerfield, Merseyside
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category educational-instruction-and-library
  • Posted Date June 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 18, 2026