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Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 90 - 95 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Chorlton

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time

Location: Chorlton

Teaching Personnel is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in South Manchester, who are looking to appoint a SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with a range of additional needs, helping them develop confidence, independence, and achieve their full potential in a supportive learning environment.

We welcome applications from recent graduates who have gained experience working with students with Special Educational Needs through placements, voluntary work, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, or school-based roles. We are also keen to hear from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants looking for their next opportunity within a supportive secondary school environment.

Experience supporting students with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH needs, learning difficulties, or speech and language needs would be highly beneficial.

About the Role

Full-time position starting in September
Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Work closely with the SENCO, teaching staff, and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions and tailored support
Support students both in the classroom and during wider school activities
Help create an inclusive, engaging, and positive learning environment
Monitor student progress and contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and support strategies where required
What We're Looking For

Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (essential)
A patient, compassionate, and proactive approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents
Experience supporting needs such as Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties is desirable
SEN-related training or qualifications are advantageous
Excellent organisational skills and a commitment to helping young people succeed
What We Offer

 Competitive weekly pay, based on your experience

  Access to ongoing training through our CPD Academy

 ️ Easy-to-use online portal for managing timesheets and admin

 ️ A strong focus on safeguarding and staff support

How to Apply

If you're passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and want to make a real difference in a secondary school setting, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now or email your CV to (url removed)

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.

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