SEN Teaching Assistant

Middleton | Specialist Secondary School
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Make a Real Difference

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary school in Middleton. This rewarding role involves supporting secondary-aged pupils with complex additional needs, helping them build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

About the School

The school supports pupils with a range of needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD)
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Communication and sensory processing difficulties

The provision offers a structured, nurturing environment with personalised support for every learner.

The Role

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning, develop life skills, and manage emotional and behavioural challenges. The role may also involve supporting personal care needs and working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff.

✅ What We're Looking For

Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
Confidence managing challenging behaviour calmly and professionally
Willingness to provide personal care support
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Resilience, patience, and a genuine passion for SEND

⭐ Desirable Experience

ASC, PMLD, CLDD, or SEMH support
Team Teach or behaviour management training
PECS, Makaton, AAC, or other communication systems
Specialist school, care, or support service experience

What We Offer

Competitive weekly pay
Full-time, long-term placement
SEND and behaviour management training
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunities for permanent employment
A supportive multidisciplinary environment

Apply Today

If you have experience supporting individuals with additional needs and want to make a lasting impact on young people's lives, apply today through Teaching Personnel.

Help empower pupils with complex needs to thrive and succeed.

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.
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