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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G74, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Empowering Learning
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below

SEN / Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
Location: Longsight, Manchester (M13)
Contract: Full Time, Monday-Friday
Start Date: ASAP

A Primary School in Longsight, Manchester (M13) is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN / Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This role is based within a small on-site specialist provision
, supporting children with complex needs who require tailored behavioural and emotional support to access learning.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting vulnerable children in a structured and nurturing environment.

The Role:
  • Supporting pupils with complex behavioural, emotional and learning needs

  • Working within a small specialist provision attached to the primary school

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support

  • Implementing behaviour strategies and individual support plans

  • Helping pupils regulate emotions and engage positively with learning

  • Working closely with teachers, SENCO and external professionals

  • Promoting a safe, calm and consistent environment

The Ideal Candidate Will:
  • Have experience supporting children with SEN and/or behavioural needs

  • Be calm, patient and confident managing challenging behaviour

  • Understand trauma-informed and positive behaviour approaches

  • Be a reliable and proactive team member

  • Have a genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs

What the School Offers:
  • A supportive leadership and SEN team

  • A well-resourced specialist provision

  • Full-time, consistent work

  • Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' lives

  • Ongoing training and professional development

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting children with complex needs and ready to start immediately in Longsight, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply online, send your CV to (url removed), or call (phone number removed) for more information.

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