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SEN Classroom Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Greater Manchester
Date posted : 14/08/26
  1. Full Time
£93 - 103 per day

Job description

SEN Classroom Assistant

Middleton, Greater Manchester | Teaching Personnel

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing educational environment? Teaching Personnel is looking for a dedicated SEN Classroom Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Middleton, where every child's progress is celebrated and every achievement matters.

Make a Difference Every Day

This welcoming specialist provision supports pupils aged 3-11 with a range of additional learning needs. The school is committed to creating an inclusive, child-centred environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

As an SEN Classroom Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting pupils both academically and personally, helping them overcome challenges and reach their full potential.

Your Role

Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will:

✅ Provide 1:1 support and work with small groups of pupils.

✅ Assist with delivering personalised learning activities tailored to individual needs.

✅ Encourage positive behaviour and engagement in classroom activities.

✅ Support pupils' social, emotional, and communication development.

✅ Help children overcome barriers to learning and achieve individual targets.

✅ Build positive relationships with teachers, families, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for every child.

About the School

This specialist primary school prides itself on its flexible and inclusive approach to education. Through personalised support and strong partnerships within the wider learning community, the school creates opportunities for every pupil to succeed.

Staff are passionate about providing a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where children feel valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their goals.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Has experience working with children, ideally within an SEN or educational setting.

Is willing to provide personal care support when required.

Demonstrates patience, empathy, and a positive, proactive attitude.

Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Can adapt to meet the diverse needs of pupils.

Is genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional needs.

Holds relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential).

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

✨ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.

✨ Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities.

✨ Dedicated support from a specialist consultant throughout your placement.

✨ Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.

✨ The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families.

Apply Today

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you. Join Teaching Personnel and help support children with additional needs to achieve their full potential.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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