SEN Teaching Assistant

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Manchester seeks a dedicated teaching support individual for pastoral and academic aid to students with special needs. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping young people succeed. This full-time permanent position offers developmental opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Possess English and Maths GCSE (Minimum Level C) or equivalent qualifications.
• Pass a basic skills test at interview.
• Experience working with or caring for primary age children.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral and academic support for young persons with special education needs.
• Support a particular class teacher when required.
• Demonstrate effective behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Initiative

Resilience

Education

English and Maths GCSE (Minimum Level C)

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Possess English and Maths GCSE (Minimum Level C) or equivalent qualifications. Pass a basic skills test at interview.

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: £22,369 per annum

The Governors of Higher Openshaw Community School are looking to recruit an individual to join our dynamic teaching support team.

About The Candidate

The role initially involves pastoral and academic support for two specific young persons in our school, who have special education needs, often also supporting a particular class teacher. You will need to:

• Possess English and Maths GCSE (Minimum Level C) or equivalent qualifications.
• Pass a basic skills test at interview.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to use your own initiative.
• Be an excellent team player.
• Be passionate about helping young people make progress and succeed.
• Be resilient with effective behaviour management strategies when required.

The successful candidates will:

• Have experience working with or caring for primary age children.
• Have a basic knowledge of first aid, child welfare, and hygiene.
• Relate well to both children and adults.
• Work constructively as part of a larger team, understanding roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young learners, and vulnerable adults. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.