Teaching Assistant SEND

Premier Education Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Education Ltd. is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join partner primary specialist schools in the Atherton/Leigh area on a supply basis.

You will support children with SEN across varying year groups, delivering targeted interventions and helping create a positive learning environment. Successful candidates will have an Enhanced DBS (Update Service preferred) or be willing to apply, and must provide two references covering the last two years.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people who have SEN.
• Willing to adapt to different year groups and school requirements.
• DBS update service required or willing to apply.
• Provide two references covering last 2 years employment.
• Passion for primary education and supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a specific year group / phase depending on your experience and school requirements
• Delivering engaging interventions
• Creating a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes learning and personal development
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents/carers to ensure pupil progress
• Supporting children with mild to complex specialist education needs

Skills

SEN experience

Experience with children

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant SEND/ Learning Support Assistant

Location: Atherton

Contract: Full time and temporary with potential to extend permanent

Premier Education are currently working in partnership with a number of primary specialist schools in the Atherton/Leigh area who are looking for experienced Learning Support Assistants to join them on a supply basis.

Flexibility will be required to work across different year groups and take on SEN responsibilities for children with mild to complex special education needs.

Due to the nature of the role, all Learning Support Assistants must have an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one. Candidates must also be flexible and committed - advanced bookings and early morning calls from Premier Education are possible.

Responsibilities

Supporting a specific year group / phase depending on your experience and school requirements

Responsible for delivering engaging interventions

Creating a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes learning and personal development

Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents/carers to ensure pupil progress

Supporting children with mild to complex specialist education needs

Requirements

Have experience working with children and young people who have SEN

Be sensitive to the needs and backgrounds of children with SEN

Have passion and interest in gaining or developing experience in primary education

Be comfortable supporting young people with all aspects of their education

Be able to provide a minimum of 2 references to cover the last 2 years employment history

Hold relevant training or qualifications related to working in schools / SEND provisions. I'd love to hear from both graduates and Level 3 Teaching Assistants.

Pay

.00 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Why work with Premier Education?

• Work with an established, education-focused team that prioritises support and professional development.
• Enjoy access to training, mentoring, and long-term opportunities in high-quality schools.
• Make a real impact supporting some of the most vulnerable children in education today.

The successful candidate will have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.