Teaching Assistant SEN Level 1

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

North Ridge is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in a friendly, safeguarding-focused school environment.

The post involves working with a close-knit class of around 10–12 pupils across all lessons and daily activities, helping them grow in confidence, independence and social skills. DBS checks and right-to-work verification are required.

Contract is permanent, full-time, with hours by pattern listed and a salary of £26,427–£26,846 per annum.

Qualifications

• The Governors seek to appoint a dynamic, hard working individual that is able to support pupils with special educational needs to be able to ”do their best”.
• The successful applicant will benefit from working in a school with a positive, caring ethos where team work is important. They will have access to a supportive staff development and training programme.

Responsibilities

• You’ll support pupils across all lessons and daily activities.
• You will support them not just academically, but in helping them grow in confidence, independence, and social skills tailored to their individual needs.
• Your role will be at the heart of their journey. You’ll help shape their future, preparing them for life beyond school so they can thrive, contribute, and lead happy, fulfilled lives within their communities.

Job description

About The Role

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full Time
• Number of Positions: 3
• Work Pattern: Monday & Tuesday - 8:30am - 4:00pm, Wednesday - 8:30am - 5:00pm, Thursday - 8:30am - 4:20pm, Friday - 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Salary: £26,427 - £26,846 per annum
• Start Date: As soon as possible

The Governors seek to appoint a dynamic, hard working individual that is able to support pupils with special educational needs to be able to ”do their best”.

The successful applicant will benefit from working in a school with a positive, caring, ethos where team work is important. They will have access to a supportive staff development and training programme.

What will this look like for you?

At North Ridge, our pupils are truly one-of-a-kind. Each pupil brings their own unique blend of strengths, challenges, and personality. Our pupils have a wide range of learning and associated special educational needs. It’s this diversity that makes our school such a vibrant and special place.

About the Candidate

As a Teaching Assistant at North Ridge, you’ll be an essential part of a close-knit class group working with around 10–12 pupils. You’ll support them across all lessons and daily activities.

You will support them not just academically, but in helping them grow in confidence, independence, and social skills tailored to their individual needs.

Your role will be at the heart of their journey. You’ll help shape their future, preparing them for life beyond school so they can thrive, contribute, and lead happy, fulfilled lives within their communities.

About Us

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.