SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary SEN School (Manchester City Area)
Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time & Day-to-Day Roles Available
Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs, and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)? Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a warm and specialist primary SEN school in the Manchester City area.
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a wide range of needs. Every day will be different, and you’ll be part of a team committed to helping children thrive both academically and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils with complex learning needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis
- Assisting with communication, sensory and behavioural support strategies
- Providing personal care when required (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing)
- Helping deliver tailored learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher
- Creating a positive, engaging and supportive classroom environment
- Using initiative to support pupils during challenging moments
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who is proactive, engaging, and genuinely passionate about making a difference.
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN, either in schools, care or similar settings
- A positive, resilient and enthusiastic approach to working with children
- Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
- Reliability and commitment—especially with an ASAP start
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- Competitive weekly pay
- CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities
- Your own dedicated consultant to support you
- Flexible roles: full-time, long-term, and day-to-day options available
Apply Today
If you’re ready to take the next step in your SEN career and join a supportive and rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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