Salary: £19k - 22.5k per year
Reference: SENDRESTSMA
Tameside
September 2026
Full-Time, Long-Term
Rate: £95 – £115 per day (dependent on experience)
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-established Resource Base within a mainstream primary school in Tameside from September.
This is a highly supportive setting designed for pupils with additional needs who benefit from a more structured and specialist environment while remaining part of the wider school community.
The school is looking for someone with genuine SEN experience who can confidently support pupils with a range of needs including:
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Autism (ASC)
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Speech & Language needs
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SEMH
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Communication and sensory needs
This is not a general classroom TA role.
You’ll be joining a specialist provision with:
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Strong SEN leadership and experienced staff
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Clear routines and structured support systems
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Excellent behaviour support strategies
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Small-group and 1:1 support opportunities
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A calm, nurturing environment where SEN support is prioritised properly
The school has an excellent reputation locally for inclusion and staff support.
As part of the Resource Base team, you will:
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Support pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
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Help pupils regulate emotions and engage with learning
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Use visual aids, communication strategies, and sensory approaches
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Support transitions between the provision and mainstream classrooms
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Work closely with the SENCO, teachers, and external professionals
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Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who require consistency and patience
The successful candidate will need to be calm, proactive, and confident working in a specialist SEN environment.
- Previous experience working within SEN settings or resource bases
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Strong understanding of Autism and additional learning needs
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Excellent behaviour management and emotional regulation support
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Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
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Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider SEN team
This role would suit:
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SEN Teaching Assistants
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Autism Support Workers
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Behaviour Mentors
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Experienced Learning Support Assistants
The school will be holding interviews throughout June ahead of the September start.
If you are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant job in Tameside, a Resource Base role, or a long-term opportunity within a supportive SEN environment, we would love to hear from you.
[email protected]
0161 537 6500
Send your CV today for immediate consideration.
All applicants will require a fully enhanced DBS and two professional references covering the last two years.
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