SEN Teaching Assistant – Hyde

Smile Education; Tameside; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Smile Education consultant

Opportunities for longer-term and flex

Experience in SEN education

Job summary

Smile Education in Hyde is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a welcoming, inclusive school environment. You will work closely with teachers to deliver tailored activities and help pupils engage, progress academically and develop confidence.

Role involves one-to-one or small‑group support, safeguarding compliance, and a patient, adaptable approach to meet each learner’s needs. DBS clearance and right to work in the UK are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience and a caring, adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with the school team.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, care, youth work or similar settings is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support pupils with communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Help manage behaviour using positive and consistent strategies.
• Adapt support to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support pupils with additional needs including autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Hyde

£95–£100 per day | Full-time and Flexible Opportunities

Smile Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a school based in Hyde, Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them access a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Whether you have previous experience working in a school, supporting pupils with SEN, or experience in care, youth work or similar settings, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs. You will help pupils engage with classroom activities, develop their confidence and make progress both academically and socially.

You may support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support pupils with their communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Help manage behaviour using positive and consistent strategies.
• Adapt support to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support pupils who may have additional needs, including autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Requirements

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Previous SEN, school, care or support work experience is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and work collaboratively with the school team.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Pay and Benefits

• £95–£100 per day, depending on experience and placement.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in SEN education.
• Support from a dedicated Smile Education consultant.
• Opportunities for ongoing and longer-term placements.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ educational and personal development.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including Enhanced DBS checks, right-to-work verification, qualification checks and references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.