SEN Teaching Assistant – Hyde

£95–£100 per day | Full-time and Flexible Opportunities

Smile Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a school based in Hyde, Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them access a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Whether you have previous experience working in a school, supporting pupils with SEN, or experience in care, youth work or similar settings, we would love to hear from you.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs. You will help pupils engage with classroom activities, develop their confidence and make progress both academically and socially.

You may support pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Support pupils with their communication, social development and emotional wellbeing.
• Help manage behaviour using positive and consistent strategies.
• Adapt support to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence and life skills.
• Support pupils who may have additional needs, including autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Previous SEN, school, care or support work experience is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and work collaboratively with the school team.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• The right to work in the UK.

• £95–£100 per day
  , depending on experience and placement.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in SEN education.
• Support from a dedicated Smile Education consultant.
• Opportunities for ongoing and longer-term placements.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils’ educational and personal development.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including Enhanced DBS checks, right-to-work verification, qualification checks and references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.