SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary Special Schools

Full-Time | September Start | Greater Manchester

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Looking for a rewarding career where every day makes a difference?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of Primary and Secondary Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools throughout Greater Manchester. These schools provide specialist support for pupils with a variety of additional needs and are looking for caring, resilient and enthusiastic individuals to join their teams this September.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or come from a background in care, youth work, sports coaching, residential care or support work, this could be the perfect opportunity to begin or continue your career in specialist education.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while supporting their academic, social and emotional development.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support within the classroom.
• Supporting pupils with autism (ASC), ADHD, communication needs, learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and wider school staff to deliver personalised support.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Compassionate, patient and resilient.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• A positive role model who can build strong relationships.
• Calm, adaptable and able to work as part of a team.

Experience in education is desirable, but we also welcome applicants from backgrounds including:

• Care & Support Work
• Residential Care
• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Childcare & Nursery
• Psychology
• Mental Health Support
• Teaching

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Opportunities across a wide network of Primary and Secondary SEN schools.
• Full-time, long-term and permanent opportunities available.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training, including Team Teach.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and as an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping pupils reach their full potential.

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and begin a rewarding career supporting children and young people across Greater Manchester this September.