Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

£92.56 - £115 per day (depending on experience). PAYE only.

Full-time | 8.30am-3.30pm | Minimum 4 weeks | Potential extension

Premier Education is recruiting a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist secondary school in Manchester. There is access from surrounding areas including Miles Platting, Newton Heath, Harpurhey, Collyhurst, Moston and Manchester city centre.

This is a full-time placement for a minimum of four weeks, with the possibility of being extended. It is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive specialist setting and make a meaningful difference to young people with significant additional needs.

The school supports secondary-aged pupils and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Pupils may have a range of needs, including:

Autism (ASC)

Communication and interaction needs

Moderate or severe learning difficulties

Social, emotional and mental health needs

Sensory and physical needs

Complex additional needs

The purpose-built setting provides calm, structured learning environments, specialist teaching spaces and opportunities for individual and small-group support. Staff work together to help every pupil develop academically, socially and emotionally while building confidence and independence.

As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to support pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

Providing one-to-one and small-group support

Helping pupils access lessons and personalised learning activities

Supporting pupils to work towards their EHCP outcomes

Encouraging communication, independence and positive social interaction

Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

Helping pupils manage transitions and daily routines

Preparing learning resources and supporting classroom activities

Monitoring pupils' engagement and sharing observations with teaching staff

Following individual support, behaviour and safeguarding plans

Helping to maintain a safe, calm and nurturing learning environment

Depending on pupils' individual needs, the role may include personal care or physical support. Relevant guidance and training will be provided by the school where required.

We would like to hear from candidates who:

Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND

Have worked in a school, care, youth work or similar support environment

Are patient, compassionate and resilient

Can build positive and consistent relationships with young people

Are comfortable supporting pupils with complex or challenging needs

Can work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Are reliable and available full-time from 8.30am until 3.30pm

Can commit to a placement lasting at least four weeks

A relevant Teaching Assistant or childcare qualification would be beneficial but is not essential where applicants have suitable experience.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.