SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN TA Blackley_1775057447
Posted: 01/04/2026
- £109.85 - £120 per day
- Blackley, Greater Manchester
- Temporary
Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackley
Pay: £109.85 - £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs in a specialist school setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with students who require extra support to access learning and develop key life skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support students with complex needs, including autism and communication difficulties
- Work on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to support learning and development
- Assist with personal care where required
- Use visual aids and structured routines to support understanding
- Help manage behaviour positively and consistently
- Encourage independence, social skills, and emotional regulation
- Work closely with teaching staff and other professionals
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
- Driver or access to a car (essential)
- Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable
Transferable Skills
We welcome applicants from backgrounds such as:
- Care or support work
- Youth work
- Sports coaching
- Childcare or nursery experience
- Any role supporting vulnerable individuals
Key qualities include patience, resilience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.
If you are interested, please apply with your updated CV or contact me directly via email at or call 01772 954200.
Nicole Simpson
Associate Consultant