Sen Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Rhodes, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£93 - £103 Daily
Full-Time
Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEN School
Location: Middleton
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a confident, resilient, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist secondary school in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people with additional needs succeed both academically and personally.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work within small class, supporting students aged 11–16 with a wide range of special educational needs.
You will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, behaviour, and emotional development. The role involves working 1:1 and in small groups, implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and providing consistent pastoral and behavioural support.
Due to the needs of the pupils, you must be confident in managing challenging behaviours and be willing to support with personal care where required. A calm, adaptable, and proactive approach is essential.
About the School
This specialist secondary setting provides a structured, supportive, and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.
The school has a strong focus on building positive relationships, promoting independence, and preparing pupils for adulthood. Staff work collaboratively within a highly supportive team, with access to ongoing training and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis
Manage and support pupils displaying challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
Provide support with academic, social, and emotional development
Assist with personal care, where required
Promote positive behaviour strategies and inclusive practice
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals
Support classroom preparation and maintain a safe learning environment
Record and report pupil progress and behaviour to teaching staff
Supervise pupils during lessons, break times, and activities
Essential Requirements
Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience highly desirable)
Confident managing challenging behaviour in a professional manner
Willingness to support personal care and complex needs
Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Desirable Skills
Experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or complex needs
Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Psychology degree)
Team Teach training (or willingness to undertake training)
Experience working in a secondary or specialist provision setting
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer
Long-term placement in a supportive specialist secondary school
Ongoing guidance from an experienced recruitment team
Weekly pay
Access to training and professional development
The opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on young people’s lives
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
Location: Middleton
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a confident, resilient, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist secondary school in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people with additional needs succeed both academically and personally.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work within small class, supporting students aged 11–16 with a wide range of special educational needs.
You will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, behaviour, and emotional development. The role involves working 1:1 and in small groups, implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and providing consistent pastoral and behavioural support.
Due to the needs of the pupils, you must be confident in managing challenging behaviours and be willing to support with personal care where required. A calm, adaptable, and proactive approach is essential.
About the School
This specialist secondary setting provides a structured, supportive, and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.
The school has a strong focus on building positive relationships, promoting independence, and preparing pupils for adulthood. Staff work collaboratively within a highly supportive team, with access to ongoing training and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis
Manage and support pupils displaying challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
Provide support with academic, social, and emotional development
Assist with personal care, where required
Promote positive behaviour strategies and inclusive practice
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals
Support classroom preparation and maintain a safe learning environment
Record and report pupil progress and behaviour to teaching staff
Supervise pupils during lessons, break times, and activities
Essential Requirements
Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience highly desirable)
Confident managing challenging behaviour in a professional manner
Willingness to support personal care and complex needs
Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Desirable Skills
Experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or complex needs
Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Psychology degree)
Team Teach training (or willingness to undertake training)
Experience working in a secondary or specialist provision setting
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer
Long-term placement in a supportive specialist secondary school
Ongoing guidance from an experienced recruitment team
Weekly pay
Access to training and professional development
The opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on young people’s lives
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
Reference: 225282692
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Sen Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Rhodes, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£93 - £103 Daily
Full-Time
Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEN School
Location: Middleton
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a confident, resilient, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist secondary school in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people with additional needs succeed both academically and personally.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work within small class, supporting students aged 11–16 with a wide range of special educational needs.
You will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, behaviour, and emotional development. The role involves working 1:1 and in small groups, implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and providing consistent pastoral and behavioural support.
Due to the needs of the pupils, you must be confident in managing challenging behaviours and be willing to support with personal care where required. A calm, adaptable, and proactive approach is essential.
About the School
This specialist secondary setting provides a structured, supportive, and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.
The school has a strong focus on building positive relationships, promoting independence, and preparing pupils for adulthood. Staff work collaboratively within a highly supportive team, with access to ongoing training and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis
Manage and support pupils displaying challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
Provide support with academic, social, and emotional development
Assist with personal care, where required
Promote positive behaviour strategies and inclusive practice
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals
Support classroom preparation and maintain a safe learning environment
Record and report pupil progress and behaviour to teaching staff
Supervise pupils during lessons, break times, and activities
Essential Requirements
Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience highly desirable)
Confident managing challenging behaviour in a professional manner
Willingness to support personal care and complex needs
Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Desirable Skills
Experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or complex needs
Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Psychology degree)
Team Teach training (or willingness to undertake training)
Experience working in a secondary or specialist provision setting
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer
Long-term placement in a supportive specialist secondary school
Ongoing guidance from an experienced recruitment team
Weekly pay
Access to training and professional development
The opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on young people’s lives
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
Location: Middleton
Agency: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a confident, resilient, and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist secondary school in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people with additional needs succeed both academically and personally.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work within small class, supporting students aged 11–16 with a wide range of special educational needs.
You will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, behaviour, and emotional development. The role involves working 1:1 and in small groups, implementing Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), and providing consistent pastoral and behavioural support.
Due to the needs of the pupils, you must be confident in managing challenging behaviours and be willing to support with personal care where required. A calm, adaptable, and proactive approach is essential.
About the School
This specialist secondary setting provides a structured, supportive, and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.
The school has a strong focus on building positive relationships, promoting independence, and preparing pupils for adulthood. Staff work collaboratively within a highly supportive team, with access to ongoing training and professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis
Manage and support pupils displaying challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
Provide support with academic, social, and emotional development
Assist with personal care, where required
Promote positive behaviour strategies and inclusive practice
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and external professionals
Support classroom preparation and maintain a safe learning environment
Record and report pupil progress and behaviour to teaching staff
Supervise pupils during lessons, break times, and activities
Essential Requirements
Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience highly desirable)
Confident managing challenging behaviour in a professional manner
Willingness to support personal care and complex needs
Patient, resilient, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Desirable Skills
Experience supporting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or complex needs
Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Psychology degree)
Team Teach training (or willingness to undertake training)
Experience working in a secondary or specialist provision setting
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer
Long-term placement in a supportive specialist secondary school
Ongoing guidance from an experienced recruitment team
Weekly pay
Access to training and professional development
The opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting impact on young people’s lives
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
Reference: 225282692
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