Details:
- Salary: £95 - 110 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Manchester Greater Manchester
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester
Location: Manchester
Salary: £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September 2026
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?
Engage Education are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools in Manchester. We have opportunities in mainstream schools, specialist SEN settings and alternative provisions, supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils access learning, develop their confidence and achieve their potential.
Your responsibilities may include:
* Providing 1:1 and small-group support
* Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
* Assisting with classroom activities and differentiated work
* Supporting pupils with communication, social and emotional development
* Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
* Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and life skills
* Working alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
* Providing support in line with individual EHCPs and learning plans
We Are Looking For
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
* SEN/SEND education
* Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles
* Schools, nurseries or specialist settings
* Care, youth work or support work
* Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex needs
* Coaching, mentoring or working with children and young people
Most importantly, you will be patient, resilient, caring and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people.
Why Work With Engage Education?
* Competitive daily rates
* Full-time and long-term opportunities
* Dedicated Manchester-based consultant
* Opportunities across mainstream and specialist SEN schools
* Free CPD and professional development
* PAYE payroll
* Support with career progression and permanent opportunities
* Access to a wide range of education vacancies across Greater Manchester
If you're looking for your next SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Manchester, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to speak with the Engage Education team.
Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required