SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a temporary full-time role. The ideal candidate will support pupils with special educational needs, working closely with teachers to enhance learning experiences. The position offers competitive pay of £444 - £475 per week and opportunities for professional development. This role is based in a rewarding environment, contributing to the lives of young people in Oldham.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and support pupil(s) to complete work.
• Meet the holistic needs of pupils under direction.
• Enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with pupils who have learning difficulties.
• Support a class teacher and senior staff.
• Be part of a team that changes lives.

Skills

Motivating pupils

Supporting special educational needs

Commitment to personal learning

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary)
£444 - £475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: January 2026
Location: Oldham

The School and Role

We have several vacancies for an SEN Teaching Assistants based in Oldham to work in a highly rewarding special needs school. The overarching purpose of the role is to work with pupils who have learning difficulties and usually with a statement of Special Educational Needs. The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will be prepared to go the extra mile to support very special young people. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives.

Requirements

• Be able to motivate and support pupil(s) to remain on task and complete work in a focused way
• Meet the holistic needs of the pupils of the children under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.
• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Be committed to personal learning and development

What we offer

As an SEN Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant based in Oldham who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)