At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with complex needs through engaging sensory activities and personalised learning.
- Company: Welcoming Primary SEN School in Tameside with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Small class sizes and excellent specialist facilities for meaningful interactions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a nurturing environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people; calm, caring, and adaptable.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Sensory Support Assistant
Location
Tameside
Start Date
September 2026
Contract
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Salary
Competitive, dependent on experience
Help children discover the world in a way that works for them.
Do you have the patience, creativity and compassion to support children with complex additional needs?
Are you passionate about helping every child reach their potential through personalised, sensory-based learning?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming Primary SEN School in Tameside seeking a dedicated
- Sensory Support Assistant to join their specialist team from
- September 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where no two days are the same.
You'll play a vital role in supporting pupils to communicate, regulate their emotions and engage with learning through sensory and practical activities.
Your Role
As a Sensory Support Assistant, you will
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of complex SEN.
- Deliver engaging sensory-based activities tailored to individual learning needs.
- Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social interaction.
- Help create structured routines that enable pupils to feel safe, confident and ready to learn.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide consistent support.
- Celebrate every achievement, no matter how small, helping pupils build confidence and independence.
We are looking for someone who
- Has experience working with children or young people in education, care, nursery, youth work or support settings.
- Is calm, caring, resilient and able to build positive relationships.
- Enjoys practical, hands‑on learning and sensory play.
- Can adapt their approach to meet individual pupil needs.
- Is passionate about making a genuine difference in children's lives.
Experience supporting any of the following would be advantageous
- Autism (ASC)
- Complex learning needs
- Sensory processing differences
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- ADHD
- PMLD or SLD
- Non‑verbal communication
- Personal care
Why join this school?
- A friendly, welcoming and highly supportive staff team.
- Excellent specialist facilities, including sensory spaces and tailored learning environments.
- Small class sizes allowing meaningful relationships with pupils.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative environment where every member of staff is valued.
- Opportunity to secure a long-term or permanent position.
Why choose Teaching Personnel?
- Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions.
- Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
- Access to free CPD and accredited training.
- Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent roles.
- Work with one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where your care, patience and enthusiasm can transform a child's school experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this rewarding Sensory Support Assistant position in a specialist Primary SEN School in Tameside, starting September 2026.
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