SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support for EYFS (Complex Needs)Location: LeighSalary: £90 - £95 per day, depending on experience

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Leigh. This full-time role is focused on providing 1:1 support for a child in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) who has complex needs, including autism and ADHD.

The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with children in a 1:1 capacity and demonstrate exceptional teamwork skills. A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and Team Teach training are advantageous. This role is perfect for a proactive and patient individual looking to make a positive impact in a supportive school environment.

Key Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with SEND on a 1:1 basis
• Excellent interpersonal and teamworking skills
• Team Teach and/or Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification (desirable)

This school is based within Leigh and is accessible via public transport links.

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

• NVQ level 2 qualification
• Experience of working with EYFS children
• Experience of phonics
• Experience of supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD and global delay
• 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 /

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