Special Needs Teaching Assistant

senploy; Tameside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected specialist school in Tameside is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. You will work closely with pupils, delivering engaging lessons and promoting their confidence and development. Candidates should have experience in mentoring or supporting youth, possess strong literacy and numeracy skills, and be patient and approachable. This role offers the chance to make a lasting difference in a structured and supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school, youth work, sports coaching, or volunteering.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups.
• Help deliver engaging lessons under guidance.
• Assist pupils with additional needs.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Patient and approachable

Calm under pressure

Commitment to inclusion

Education

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Area: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Start Date: January/February 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Part-Time
Salary: £105- £120 per day (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected specialist school in Tameside that offers a calm, structured, and supportive setting for children and young people aged 11-19. The school caters for pupils with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, as well as a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Known for its inclusive culture and strong multi-disciplinary teamwork, the school delivers a personalised curriculum designed to support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing. With small class sizes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and committed leadership, this role offers a genuinely fulfilling opportunity for professionals looking for stability and the chance to make a lasting difference.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant

• Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups
• Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher
• Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication, and positive behaviour
• Provide encouragement and motivation - in class, during activities, or on the playground
• Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils' social and emotional development

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people (school, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or similar)
• Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent)
• Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour
• Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed

To be eligible you must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
• Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.