Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

Location: Longsight
Start Date: September 2026
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

About the Role

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Longsight, seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a full-time position supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) through both one-to-one and small group interventions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and proactive individual who is passionate about helping children achieve their full potential in a supportive educational setting.

About the School

The school is committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to succeed. Staff work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils feel valued, supported, and empowered to develop both academically and personally.

With a strong focus on wellbeing, positive relationships, and inclusion, the school prides itself on creating a culture where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

✅ Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN on a one-to-one and small group basis

✅ Work alongside class teachers to deliver engaging and differentiated learning activities

✅ Support targeted interventions designed to meet individual learning objectives

✅ Help create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment

✅ Assist with the implementation and monitoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

✅ Liaise effectively with teachers, the SENCO, parents, and external professionals to support pupil progress

✅ Encourage pupils' independence, confidence, and social development

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

✔ Hold GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

✔ Have previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs

✔ Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills

✔ Be patient, adaptable, and committed to supporting individual learning needs

✔ Show a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

✔ Hold a Level 2 Safeguarding qualification, or be willing to complete training through Teaching Personnel

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

When you work with Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

Access to a variety of roles across local schools

Ongoing professional development through our specialist CPD Academy

Competitive weekly pay, based on experience

Easy-to-use administration through the myTP portal

Dedicated consultant support with a strong focus on wellbeing and safeguarding

Recognition through our Excellence in Education Awards

Apply Today

If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and would like to join a supportive and inclusive school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your most recent CV today, and a member of the Teaching Personnel team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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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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