SEN Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK seeks a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant for primary schools in Greater Manchester. You will support children with special educational needs and work closely with teachers to help students achieve their goals. The position is full-time, Monday to Friday during term time, with competitive daily pay rates ranging from £90 to £110 based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Free CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• A patient, caring, and proactive attitude is essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.
• A valid DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support children with various additional needs in the classroom.
• Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support.
• Assist in delivering lessons and helping pupils achieve their learning goals.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patience and caring attitude

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary (Start ASAP or January 2026)

Location: Greater Manchester and surrounding areas

Pay: £90–£110 per day (dependent on experience)

Start date: ASAP or January 2026

Contract type: Full-time, Monday to Friday (term-time only)

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a primary school environment? Axcis Education is currently recruiting dedicated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistants to join our partner primary schools across Greater Manchester. Positions are available to start immediately or from the New Year.

Role Overview

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting children with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech, language, and communication needs
• Social, emotional, and mental health difficulties (SEMH)
• Moderate learning difficulties (MLD)

You’ll work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support, helping pupils engage in lessons, build confidence, and achieve their individual learning goals. This may include 1:1 support, small group interventions, or in-class assistance.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEN (school-based or personal)
• A patient, caring, and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Availability for full-time, term-time work

Why register with Axcis Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to a range of local schools and long-term opportunities
• Axcis is the UK’s leading SEN specialist agency, proudly supporting inclusive education

Apply today to start your journey with Axcis Education — whether you’re ready to begin ASAP or in the New Year.

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don’t forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Ben Smith

Telephone: [phone] | Ext:5003