SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2

Contract Details

Contract Type:
Fixed term, Part time & Pro Rata

Working Hours:

Term Time Only, Wednesday to Friday
Number of positions: 1

Start Date:

1st September 2026
Salary: £25,185 to £25,989
Closing date: 12.7.26

The governing body is seeking to appoint one SEN teaching assistant (level
2) to support our SEN pupils to achieve their full potential across the curriculum. This will range from supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.

• Support SEN pupils mainly in Key Stage 2, and in the Communication, Language and Interaction Resourced Provision of our diverse school.
• Show a commitment to engaging with professional development and follow the directions of the class teacher to ensure a high quality education.
• Implement the school’s curriculum, including adaptations for students with SEN needs and intervention programmes, to a high standard.
• Work effectively as part of a team, show initiative and adapt teaching to meet individual pupils’ needs.
• Provide accurate feedback to the class teacher and communicate effectively.

• Relevant teaching qualifications for a level 2 SEN teaching assistant (equivalent to level 2 SEN TAE if possible).
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, including those with EHCPs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching and support to meet individual pupils’ needs.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.

• Develop through a high quality professional development offer.
• Be part of a positive, forward‑looking and supportive staff team who have high expectations of pupils.
• Teach enthusiastic, well‑behaved children who want to learn.
• A happy, positive and vibrant working environment prioritising staff well‑being.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Ashbury Meadow Primary School is a two‑form entry primary school with a Nursery and Resourced Provision located in Beswick, close to Manchester city centre and the Etihad stadium. We have 460 pupils and a vibrant multilingual community dedicated to ensuring all pupils reach their full potential.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre‑employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.