SEND Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Manchester is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special needs. You will join a collaborative team that fosters creativity and a love for learning within a vibrant school environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, exceptional communication skills, and a minimum of NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants. The role offers a welcoming atmosphere, opportunities for development, and a commitment to the arts and inclusivity.

Benefits

Supportive and diverse Governing Board

Collaborative staff team

Modern teaching environment

Qualifications

• Experience of SEND across all Key Stages is desirable.
• Committed practitioner – with a strong team ethos.
• Passionate about education in an urban setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND across the school.
• Work collaboratively within the SEND team.
• Contribute to creating a rich learning environment.

Skills

Energetic

Excellent Behaviour Management skills

Outstanding communication skills

Education

Minimum of NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

Details of Post / Salary

SEND Teaching Assistant Level 1 / Grade 3 Special & Additional Needs. Salary Range: Grade 3 Pt 4 £25,185 to Pt 6 - £25,989. Pro Rata Term Time Only 39 Weeks. Required for: As soon as possible. Closing Date: Thursday 8th January 2026 – Midday. Shortlisting: Thursday 8th January 2026 - PM. Interviews: Monday 12th January 2026.

About Webster Primary School

Webster Primary School serves a rich and diverse community. It is a warm and welcoming school that is committed to the welfare and development of the pupils. All stakeholders have high expectations of academic achievement and behaviour.

Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen within our successful and highly skilled team. We are looking for a consistently humble, resilient and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join our SEND team and work across School supporting children with SEND.

Qualifications and Expectations

Experience of SEND across all Key Stages is desirable.

If you can answer “Yes” to the statements below we’d like to hear from you.

• Energetic
• Committed practitioner – with a strong team ethos
• Excellent Behaviour Management skills
• Passionate about education in an urban setting.
• High expectations and a moral commitment to learning, achievement and the creation of a rich learning environment.
• Minimum of NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification and/or experience
• Possess an unswerving belief in reflection, collaboration, teamwork and feedback.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication skills and unlimited good humour.

What We Offer

• Diverse, welcoming, friendly, and enthusiastic pupils.
• A vibrant, forward-thinking school.
• A warm and welcoming atmosphere, respectful pupils, and exemplary behaviour. (Ofsted)
• A single academy which is the only primary school in Manchester to hold the Arts Council of England Artsmark Platinum award (awarded twice), UNICEF RRSA Silver Award and the International Schools Award.
• A long-established commitment to the arts and an outward facing, rich curriculum, developed over many years, which fosters pupils’ creativity and love of learning. (Ofsted)
• Unique and embedded creative partnerships with organisations such as the Manchester Camerata orchestra, Z-Arts and the National Holocaust Centre and Museum.
• A highly collaborative staff team with a genuine commitment to peer support, CPD and career development.
• Buildings and a site which have undergone complete refurbishment to provide a modern, high-quality teaching and learning environment. This includes a new classroom block, library, Music Room and offices.
• Large, mature grounds with an all-weather pitch, eco-garden, forest school area and adventure play trails.
• Engaged, involved and ambitious parents and a supportive and diverse Governing Board.