SEN Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support throughout the过程

SEN CPD access

Interview preparation support

Opportunities to progress in SEN

Job summary

The Education Specialists are recruiting a Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN, helping them access learning and build confidence.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour, be patient and resilient, and work well with staff to support positive progress. This is a permanent, term-time role starting ASAP or September 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience with SEMH and/or challenging behaviour is highly desirable
• Patient, nurturing and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Passion for helping young people succeed

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
• Support pupils with their learning, development and engagement
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Work alongside teachers and the wider support team
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

SEN experience

Behaviour support

Job description

Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant - First Steps Together

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £22,800 per annum

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15am-4:00pm, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

The Education Specialists are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester for a Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN TA, LSA, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Support Worker who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and wants to secure a long-term, permanent position.

The Role You will work closely with teaching staff to provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and make positive progress.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, Autism, ADHD or other complex needs and be confident building positive relationships with young people who may require additional emotional and behavioural support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN
• Support pupils with their learning, development and engagement
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Work alongside teachers and the wider support team
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times

We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience with SEMH and/or challenging behaviour is highly desirable
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Benefits

• Permanent employment opportunity
• Monday-Friday, term-time hours
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process
• Access to specialist SEN and challenging behaviour CPD
• Support with interview preparation
• Opportunities to progress within specialist education

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.