SEN Teaching Assistants

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in South Manchester is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support children with a range of needs in specialist schools. Full-time and part-time roles offer flexible hours and valuable classroom experience.

You will work with pupils with ASC, ADHD, SLCN, MLD/SLD and SEMH, helping with learning, communication, personal care where needed and behaviour support while collaborating with teachers and a specialist consultant.

Qualifications

• Experience helping children or young people in education, care, or youth work is desirable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom-based support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Offer 1:1 and small-group interventions aligned to individual learning plans.
• Support students with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Adapt learning resources to suit individual pupil needs.
• Support students with personal care where required.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Clear communication

Empathy

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants - South Manchester
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of specialist SEN schools throughout the South Manchester area. We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available, offering flexibility and the chance to gain experience across a range of educational settings.

In these roles, you will support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, sensory impairments, and complex medical needs. Every day presents an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who require additional support to reach their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide classroom-based support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Offer 1:1 and small-group interventions tailored to individual learning plans.
• Support students with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, and personal development.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Promote positive behaviour and help create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
• Adapt learning resources to suit individual pupil needs.
• Support students with personal care where required.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Experience within education, care, youth work, support work, coaching, or similar sectors is desirable.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide network of SEN schools across South Manchester.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your availability.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Dedicated specialist consultant to support your career journey.
• Free and discounted CPD training courses, including SEN-specific qualifications.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of specialist provisions.
• Long-term positions with potential for permanent employment.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.