SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – SEMH Primary School (North Manchester)
Join a Team That Truly Makes a Difference

We are excited to be recruiting a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our warm and supportive team within a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) Primary School in North Manchester.

In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting both the teacher and our incredible pupils—each with their own unique strengths, needs, and personalities. Our school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every child can grow, achieve, and feel valued.

 What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting teachers in delivering creative, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences
• Anticipating and responding to the needs of students with a range of additional and complex needs
• Helping create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment
• Being a consistent, trusted adult for children who need stability, encouragement, and patience

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with vulnerable children or adults
• Availability during school hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm)
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive

 Desirable but Not Essential

• Experience as a teaching assistant supporting SEN/SEMH pupils
• Strong behaviour management strategies
• A proactive, resilient, and nurturing approach to challenges

 Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Patient, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Skilled at building positive relationships
• Confident in supporting or adapting learning for pupils with varied needs
• Passionate about helping young people reach their full potential

If you are driven, compassionate, and ready to make a life-changing impact, we would love to hear from you.

 How to Apply

Think you’d be a great match?
Apply today with an up-to-date CV, and a member of our team will be in touch with suitable applicants.

Vetting Requirements

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to:

• Two years of employment references
• Safeguarding training
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Please note: We can only consider applicants currently based in the UK due to the nature of the role.

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.
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