SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Manchester & Greater Manchester

Full-Time Opportunities | Immediate & Ongoing Starts Available | Pay: Competitive Weekly Pay | Through Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support a range of specialist SEN schools across Manchester and Greater Manchester. These schools support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), sensory impairments, and complex behavioural needs.

Responsibilities:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence and independence
• Support children with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Implement behaviour support strategies where required
• Assist with personal care needs where applicable
• Promote inclusion and encourage participation in classroom activities
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults
• A genuine passion for SEN and inclusive education
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant experience working with SEN, SEMH, behavioural, or additional needs is desirable

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

At Teaching Personnel, we pride ourselves on connecting outstanding educators and support staff with rewarding opportunities across the UK.

Benefits Include:

✅ Competitive weekly pay

✅ Full-time, long-term opportunities

✅ Immediate and ongoing start dates

✅ Flexible opportunities across Manchester and Greater Manchester

✅ Access to free and discounted CPD training courses

✅ Dedicated specialist consultant supporting you throughout your placement

✅ Opportunities to gain experience across a range of SEN settings

✅ Potential for permanent school contracts

✅ Valuable experience for those pursuing careers in teaching, psychology, therapy, youth work, or social care

If you're ready to positively impact the lives of children and young people with SEN and want to join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, we'd love to hear from you.

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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