SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

Summary: Seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs, adapting strategies, promoting positive behavior, and ensuring pupil welfare. Highlights: 1. Support pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups 2. Assist in delivering tailored learning activities and adapting resources 3. Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing in an inclusive environment * Job Reference: 2701116839\-2 * Date Posted: 2 April 2026 * Recruiter: Premier Education Ltd * Location: City, Manchester * Salary: £92\.56 to £120 Per Day * Sector: HR / Recruitment, Support / IAG, Teaching Assistant * Job Type: Temporary **Job Description** ------------------- **SEN Teaching Assistant** .00 per day depending on experience and qualifications Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work supporting pupils with special educational needs in Manchester? Whether you're seeking daily cover, short\-term roles or longer\-term placements, Premier Education has opportunities to suit you. We are working with a range of welcoming and supportive primary schools and specialist provisions across Manchester, including areas such as Ardwick, Levenshulme, Fallowfield and Wythenshawe, offering consistent work, competitive daily rates, and the flexibility to fit around your schedule. **The schools:** We work with a wide range of primary schools and SEN settings across Manchester, including multi\-academy trusts and long\-standing partner schools. These schools: * Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment * Support pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD and SEMH * Provide well\-resourced classrooms and supportive Senior Leadership Teams * Encourage high standards of care, learning and development * Value strong relationships between staff, pupils and families * Offer welcoming and collaborative staff teams **SEN Teaching Assistant \- responsibilities:** * Support pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups * Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities * Adapt resources and support strategies to meet individual pupil needs * Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing * Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment * Support pupils with communication, social and emotional development * Follow EHCPs and individual support plans where required * Ensure safeguarding and welfare of pupils at all times in line with KCSIE guidance **SEN Teaching Assistant \- requirements:** * Previous experience working with children with special educational needs (school or care setting) * A patient, caring and resilient approach * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff * Flexible, reliable and professional attitude * Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) * Understanding of safeguarding in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) **How to apply:** If you believe you are the right fit for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, please apply today with an updated CV. Michaela is shortlisting on a rolling basis. Premier Education is a trusted education recruitment agency, proudly supporting schools and educators across the North of England since 2001\. We take the time to understand your needs and work hard to find you the right role, every time. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. This role involves safeguarding responsibilities, and the candidate must be committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for non\-UK candidates. INDMW