Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant — 1:1 & Small Groups

Step Teachers; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Exclusive discounts & deals

Pay portal with wellbeing services

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a school in Manchester on a 12-week contract with a view to permanency, starting in April 2026. You will support pupils with complex needs in KS1/KS2 groups, delivering personalised strategies and sensory support.

Salary is paid weekly through PAYE with exclusive deals and wellbeing services via our pay portal; safeguarding is a priority. Experience with Autism/SLD and strong observation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least Level 2 TA qualification; Level 3 welcome but experience matters.
• Minimum two years' experience supporting SEND pupils.
• Confident supporting pupils with Autism, SLD, and communication needs.
• Strong understanding of SEND strategies and differentiated approaches.
• Calm, patient, and resilient when working with complex needs.
• Strong observation, reporting, and record-keeping skills.
• Able to build supportive, consistent relationships with pupils.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with complex needs including Autism, SLD, and Speech and Language challenges.
• Work within mixed-age KS1 and KS2 groups organised by cognitive ability.
• Assist with daily routines, personalised strategies, and sensory support.
• Contribute to pupil observations, progress notes, and written reports; reinforce learning tasks.
• Deliver small-group and 1:1 activities under teaching staff.
• Build calm, trusting relationships to support engagement and emotional regulation.
• Work with teachers, speech and language teams, and wider SEND staff.
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil well-being.

Skills

Calm, patient demeanor

Strong observation skills

Good record-keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Level 2 TA qualification

Level 3 qualification beneficial

Job description

Step Teachers is seeking a Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a school in Manchester on a 12-week contract with a view to permanency, starting in April 2026. You will support pupils with complex needs in KS1/KS2 groups, delivering personalised strategies and sensory support.

Salary is paid weekly through PAYE with exclusive deals and wellbeing services via our pay portal; safeguarding is a priority. Experience with Autism/SLD and strong observation skills are essential.