SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time – Manchester

Catering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant in Manchester to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. This temporary, on-site role involves assisting with personalised learning plans and helping pupils access an engaging curriculum.

You will work closely with teaching staff to foster social, emotional, and academic development in children aged 5–11 with MLD, ASD, or communication needs. Salary £90–£120/day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN (beneficial).
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach required.
• Genuine passion for working with children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Assist with delivery of personalised learning plans.
• Help pupils to build confidence, communication and independence.
• Support positive behaviour management and inclusive practices.
• Ensure a safe, caring and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm demeanour

Empathy

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils with Special Educational Needs?

Do you want to be part of a supportive and nurturing school community that puts pupils at the heart of everything it does?

We are working to support a specialist school in Manchester to recruit full-time Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated and experienced team.

The school caters to children aged 5 to 11 with a range of needs including:

• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
• Sensory and/or Physical Needs

SEN TA – About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant you will play a key role in supporting pupils to access a rich, engaging curriculum tailored to their individual needs. You’ll work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

SEN TA – Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups with their learning and development
• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning plans
• Helping pupils to build confidence, communication, and independence
• Supporting the management of behaviour in a positive, inclusive way
• Ensure a safe, caring and supportive learning environment

SEN TA – What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with SEN (particularly MLD, ASD, or communication difficulties) is highly desirable
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• A genuine passion for working with children who have additional needs

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

Salary: £90 – £120/day

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester