Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: North Manchester

Salary: £95 - £110 daily rate, based on experience

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate

Support Young People to Achieve Their Potential

Are you a compassionate, proactive, and patient individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

A highly regarded specialist secondary school in North Manchester is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join its welcoming and supportive team. The school supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), autism, and additional SEND needs, providing a structured, nurturing, and sensory-aware environment where every student is encouraged to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is an excellent opportunity for an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, or care professional looking to build a rewarding career within specialist education.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support for students across the school. You will deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping pupils engage with learning, develop communication skills, and build confidence and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Support students with ASC, autism, and additional SEND needs

Deliver 1:1 and small-group SEN support

Assist with learning activities linked to EHCP targets

Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development

Implement behaviour support strategies and sensory interventions

Encourage engagement through structured routines and clear communication

Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staffWhat the School Offers

A welcoming and inclusive specialist secondary school

Experienced leadership and supportive staff team

Excellent facilities and specialist SEN resources

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Long-term role with potential for permanent opportunitiesThe Ideal Candidate

Experience working within education, care, youth work, or SEN settings

Understanding of ASC, autism, SEND, and behaviour support strategies

Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Ability to use initiative and build positive relationshipsIf you're passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and want to make a lasting impact within a specialist secondary school, apply today for this immediate start opportunity.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to a successful Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.

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