SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Leigh (Primary / EYFS)

Full-time | 8:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday | £90-£105 per day

Start: January | 2 terms | 32.5 hours per week

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a welcoming one-form-entry Primary School in Leigh who are seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their Early Years team.

This is a rewarding long-term role supporting a child in the EYFS with Autism (ASD) on a 1:1 basis. The school is known for its strong sense of teamwork, unity, and commitment to providing an inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

About the Role

Provide 1:1 support for a child with ASD in Early Years.

Use strategies such as visual timetables, now-and-next boards, sensory breaks, and pictorial cues.

Follow the child's EHCP and implement guidance from the Speech and Language Specialist.

Create a calm, consistent, and nurturing learning environment tailored to the child's needs.

Work collaboratively with a supportive EYFS team and wider school staff.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need to:

• Qualified to NVQ level 2 qualification (or equivalent) or higher
• Experience of working with SEND
• Experience of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of the intervention strategies
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
• 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 career! Or for more information about the role, contact Lindsey Pennington on 01772 977333 /

Lindsey.pennington@twrecruitment.com

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