SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

• Primary School, Wythenshawe
  
  Location:
  
  Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester
  
  Contract:
  
  Long-term Full Time:
  Monday to Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm) Pay: £110 per day
  
  Start Date:
  
  September 2026 Expected End Date:
  End of the academic year A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Wythenshawe is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity until the end of the academic year, supporting primary-aged pupils with additional needs within a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

The school is committed to providing every child with the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and the wider support team to deliver personalised support, helping pupils access learning, develop confidence, and build independence throughout the school day.

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Special Educational Needs Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with Special Educational Needs
• Supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH needs Supporting primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH needs
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities
• Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Helping to implement individual support plans, EHCP strategies, and classroom interventions Helping to implement individual support plans, EHCP strategies, and classroom interventions
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning Encouraging independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all pupils can thrive Creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all pupils can thrive
• A supportive and inclusive primary school environment A supportive and inclusive primary school environment
• A dedicated team committed to supporting pupils with additional needs A dedicated team committed to supporting pupils with additional needs
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training Opportunities for ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team A welcoming and collaborative staff team
• A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's education and development A rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's education and development
• Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs
• Be patient, caring, and adaptable with a nurturing approach Be patient, caring, and adaptable with a nurturing approach
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils Have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Be committed to helping children achieve their full potential Be committed to helping children achieve their full potential
• Have the right to work in the UK and be available to work full-time Have the right to work in the UK and be available to work full-time
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification (desirable) Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualification (desirable)
• PECS, Makaton, BSL, or AAC training (desirable) PECS, Makaton, BSL, or AAC training (desirable)
• Team Teach, MAPA, or similar behaviour management training (desirable) Team Teach, MAPA, or similar behaviour management training…