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SEN Teaching Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Greater Manchester
Date posted : 22/10/25
  1. Full Time
£90 - 119 per day

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEN Support (Full-Time)

Location: Longsight
Start Date: December 2025
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Teaching Personnel is proud to be partnering with a highly respected primary school in Longsight, currently seeking a compassionate and committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

This full-time role involves working closely with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, supporting a range of SEN needs. The school, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, is dedicated to nurturing every child’s development—spiritually, physically, socially, and intellectually—and is looking for someone who shares their inclusive values.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting pupils with SEN in both academic and daily activities
  • Assisting teachers in planning and delivering differentiated lessons
  • Leading targeted one-to-one interventions to help pupils achieve learning goals
  • Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
  • Helping implement and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Collaborating with teaching staff and external professionals to provide holistic support

What We’re Looking For:

  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • Experience working with children or young people with SEN
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach
  • Level 2 Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete—training provided)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

  • Variety & Flexibility: Access to diverse roles across local schools
  • CPD Academy: Ongoing professional development and training
  • Weekly Pay: Competitive rates paid every Friday
  • Digital Tools: Streamlined admin via our myTP platform
  • Safe Working Practices: A strong focus on safeguarding and professionalism
  • Recognition: Celebrate your impact through our Excellence in Education Awards

Interested in Applying?
If you're passionate about supporting SEN pupils and want to be part of a caring school community, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your most up-to-date CV, including relevant experience and contact details. A member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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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