Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Sale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD Academy access

Timesheet portal

Safeguarding support

Awards program

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Levenshulme to recruit a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with speech and language needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping them access learning with confidence in a nurturing environment.

The role offers ongoing professional development through our CPD Academy, a straightforward online portal for administration, and dedicated safeguarding and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with speech and language needs (essential).
• Ability to work as part of a wider school team.
• SEN-related training or qualifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Providing targeted support for pupils with speech and language difficulties.
• Delivering tailored interventions alongside the SENCO, class teachers, and external specialists.
• Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and social development.
• Creating and maintaining an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Monitoring progress and contributing to IEPs and pupil reviews.

Skills

Speech & language support

Patient approach

Communication skills

Team collaboration

SEN training (desirable)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School | Levenshulme

Location: Levenshulme
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time

Teaching Personnel is delighted to be partnering with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Levenshulme to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant. This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils with speech and language needs, helping them develop essential communication skills, confidence, and independence within a nurturing learning environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, ensuring they can access learning and achieve their individual goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing targeted support for pupils with speech and language difficulties
• Delivering tailored interventions alongside the SENCO, class teachers, and external specialists
• Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence, and social development
• Creating and maintaining an inclusive and supportive classroom environment
• Monitoring progress and contributing to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and pupil reviews

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and committed to helping every pupil succeed.

You will have:

• Previous experience supporting children with speech and language needs (essential)
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team
• SEN-related training or qualifications (desirable)
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay, reflective of your experience
• Ongoing professional development through our CPD Academy
• Access to a simple online portal to manage timesheets and administration
• Dedicated safeguarding and wellbeing support
• Recognition opportunities through our Excellence in Education Awards
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement