Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: North Manchester
Salary: 95 - 110 daily rate, based on experience
Contract: Full-Time Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

Start the new academic year in a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

Are you a compassionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual who is passionate about supporting young people with additional learning needs?

Do you enjoy building positive relationships and working as part of a supportive team? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

We are recruiting on behalf of a fantastic specialist secondary school in North Manchester, seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their welcoming team from September.

The school provides a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping every pupil reach their full potential both academically and personally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support on a 1:1 basis, in small groups and within the classroom. Your encouragement and consistency will help students develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students with ASC and additional SEND needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage engagement and progress.
• Delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group learning support.
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.
• Supporting learning activities linked to individual student needs.
• Working cohesively with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff.
• Using initiative to provide consistent support throughout the school day.

We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about supporting young people with additional learning requirements.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative team while also using their own initiative.
• Be patient, resilient and committed to helping every student succeed.
• Have experience in education, care, youth work or SEN settings (desirable).
• Hold Team Teach training or be willing to undertake it (desirable but not essential).

This fantastic specialist school offers a supportive staff team, excellent SEN facilities, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a lasting impact from the very start of the new academic year.

Apply today to begin your rewarding career in specialist education this September.

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.