Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

South Manchester | Specialist SEN & SEMH Schools

Teaching Personnel are seeking compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work within specialist schools across South Manchester. We are looking for individuals who want to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with a wide range of educational, behavioural and emotional needs.

Whether you come from an education, care, youth work or support background,

this is an incredible opportunity to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students with a variety of additional needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

ADHD

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Moderate and Complex Learning Difficulties

Sensory Processing Difficulties

Physical Disabilities

Your responsibilities may include:

✅ Providing 1:1 support tailored to individual pupil needs

✅ Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom environment

✅ Assisting with small group interventions and differentiated learning activities

✅ Supporting emotional regulation and implementing positive behaviour strategies

✅ Encouraging independence, confidence and social development

✅ Adapting learning resources and approaches to meet individual needs

✅ Building positive relationships with pupils, families and staff

✅ Helping create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

When you join our team, you'll gain access to a wide range of opportunities and ongoing support designed to help you succeed.

⭐ Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

⭐ Free CPD and specialist SEN training courses

⭐ Long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities available

⭐ Dedicated local consultant supporting you throughout your placements

⭐ Opportunities to develop skills in behaviour management and SEN support

⭐ Experience within specialist settings that can support careers in teaching, educational psychology, therapy or youth work

⭐ Flexible roles to suit your career goals and lifestyle

⭐ Access to a large network of supportive schools across Greater Manchester

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

SEN Support

Teaching Assistance

Education Settings

Care and Residential Support

Youth Work

Children's Services

Psychology or Education Graduates

Sports Coaching and Mentoring

The ideal candidate will have:

✔ Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

✔ A patient, nurturing and resilient approach

✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills

✔ Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional regulation

✔ A genuine passion for helping children succeed

✔ Full-time availability (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm) preferred

✔ An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

A Rewarding Career Starts Here

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and build a rewarding career within SEN education, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website