Teaching assistant

Teaching assistant (M9 TA JOB) Manchester, England

Salary: GBP
14.25 - GBP
16.65 per hour + PAYE or Umbrella

Role:
Teaching Assistant

Location: M9, Manchester
Pay: £14.25 - £16.65 per hour (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Full Academic Year

Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate, patient and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference every single day?

A welcoming and highly supportive primary school in the M9 area of Manchester is seeking an exceptional Teaching Assistant to join their specialist SEND Provision from September for the full academic year.

This Teaching Assistant role is based entirely within the school's dedicated SEND Provision, supporting a small class of approximately 6-8 pupils across EYFS, KS1 and some KS2
. The class is staffed by a highly experienced team of 4-5 adults
, creating a collaborative, supportive environment where every member of staff works together to help pupils achieve their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and wants to become a consistent, trusted adult within a specialist setting.

As a Teaching Assistant
, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs including:

• Sensory processing needs
• Communication and Language difficulties
• Social and emotional development needs

The children benefit from highly structured routines, visual timetables, sensory strategies and consistent support from adults who understand how to adapt learning around individual needs. Every day is rewarding, varied and centred around helping children become more confident, independent and successful.

As a Teaching Assistant
, you will:

• Support pupils on both a 1:1 basis and within small group activities.
• Help deliver engaging, differentiated learning throughout the school day.
• Use visual supports, communication aids and sensory strategies to encourage engagement.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils through consistency, patience and encouragement.
• Support children with emotional regulation and transitions throughout the day.
• Promote communication, independence and social interaction.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEND team.
• Follow personalised learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Create a calm, safe and positive learning environment where every child can thrive.

• Experience supporting children with Autism (ASD).
• Experience working with non-verbal pupils.
• Knowledge of sensory processing needs and communication strategies.
• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs.
• A calm, nurturing and resilient approach.
• The ability to follow routines and structure consistently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.

• Long-term Teaching Assistant opportunity for the full academic year.
• Become part of a welcoming and experienced SEND team.
• Work within a purpose-built SEND Provision.
• Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios.
• Supportive leadership team who genuinely value their staff.
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships with pupils and see their progress throughout the year.
• Competitive hourly pay of £14.25 - £16.65 per hour
  .
• Excellent opportunity for experienced SEND practitioners or those looking to further develop their specialist SEND experience.

If you're a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real impact on the lives of children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.