SEN Teaching Assistants

SEN Teaching Assistants - South Manchester
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of specialist SEN schools throughout the South Manchester area. We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available, offering flexibility and the chance to gain experience across a range of educational settings.

In these roles, you will support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, sensory impairments, and complex medical needs. Every day presents an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who require additional support to reach their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide classroom-based support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Offer 1:1 and small-group interventions tailored to individual learning plans.
• Support students with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and personal development.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Adapt learning resources to suit individual pupil needs.
• Support students with personal care where required.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Experience within education, care, youth work, support work, coaching, or similar sectors is desirable.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide network of SEN schools across South Manchester.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Dedicated specialist consultant to support your career journey.
• Free and discounted CPD training courses, including SEN-specific qualifications.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of specialist provisions.
• Long-term positions with potential for permanent employment.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.

Apply Today

If you're looking to start or further your career within Special Educational Needs education and want the opportunity to work across some of South Manchester's most supportive SEN schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and help make a lasting impact on the lives of young people with additional needs.

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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