Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Stretford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD Academy access

Online portal for timesheets

Safeguarding and wellbeing support

Excellence in Education Awards

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a welcoming primary school in Levenshulme to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant. This role focuses on pupils with speech and language needs, helping them develop communication skills, confidence and independence within a nurturing learning environment.

You will support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, deliver tailored interventions with the SENCO and teachers, and contribute to IEPs and reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with speech and language needs is essential.
• SEN-related training or qualifications are desirable.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

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 Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and pupil reviews

Skills

Speech and language support

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Teamwork

Education

SEN-related training or qualifications

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

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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