SEN Teaching Assistant (Manchester)

Monarch Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GCA Approved Supplier

CPD portfolio through Affinity Academy

Safeguarding training

Refer a friend £200 bonus

Online pay and timesheet portal

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a welcoming Manchester secondary school. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to help students access the curriculum and build confidence both academically and socially.

Experience with SEND (autism, SEMH, learning difficulties) is ideal, along with patience, resilience and a calm, nurturing approach. DBS Update Service or willingness to apply is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND (e.g., autism, SEMH, learning difficulties).
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Relevant training (e.g. Team Teach, Makaton, ASD awareness) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Additional Educational Needs.
• Support students with needs such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and language difficulties, tailoring assistance.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to help pupils access the curriculum and meet goals.
• Adapt learning resources and activities to individual learners’ needs and abilities.
• Promote inclusion, independence and positive social interaction, building confidence.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Calm demeanor

1:1 support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Manchester)

Secondary School

Start date October
Pay: £92-£115 Per Day

Are you a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a Manchester secondary school?

Monarch Education is recruiting a caring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support students in a welcoming secondary school in South Manchester. You’ll work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to help pupils with a range of special educational needs access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

You’ll play a key role in providing tailored support for students with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and learning difficulties. Using a patient and nurturing approach, you’ll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop essential life skills, and thrive in a positive and inclusive school environment.

Whether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, supply, or long-term work, this rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s educational journeys while gaining valuable experience within a supportive and welcoming school community.

The Role

• 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Additional Educational Needs (AEN), helping them engage confidently in learning.
• Support students with needs such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties, tailoring assistance to individual requirements.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to help pupils access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.
• Adapt learning resources, classroom activities, and support strategies to meet the specific needs and abilities of individual learners.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and positive social interaction, helping students build confidence both academically and emotionally.
• Monitor, record, and report on pupil progress, contributing to support plans and working collaboratively with school staff to maximise outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, e.g. autism, SEMH, physical or sensory needs
• Relevant training (e.g. Team Teach, Makaton, ASD awareness) desirable
• Patience, resilience and a calm, nurturing approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education

• GCA Approved Supplier
• opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• free Safeguarding training
• refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

Equal Opportunities – Monarch

Important Information

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Monarch Education is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all.

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.