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SEN Teaching Assistant

📍 Location: Manchester (M40)
🗓 Start Date: September 2025
💷 Pay: £85 – £100 per day
📚 Key Stage 1 & 2 | Full-Time or Part-Time

Are you a graduate in Psychology, Nursing, Childhood Studies, Health & Social Care, or a related subject looking to gain valuable experience in education?
Do you want to build your skills working with children and young people, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
This welcoming and vibrant primary school in Manchester (M40) is seeking a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team this September.
Whether you’re hoping to progress into teaching, educational psychology, or SEN support, this role will give you the hands-on experience to get started.

Your Role – Where You’ll Make a Difference
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be more than just support—you’ll be empowering children to believe in themselves and achieve their potential.
Your day-to-day may include:

Supporting pupils with SEN such as ASD, ADHD, speech & language needs, and social/emotional challenges
Working 1:1 or with small groups on targeted interventions
Assisting teachers with personalised plans and learning activities
Encouraging independence, communication, and emotional regulation
Providing support with personal care or mobility where required
Building strong, positive relationships that boost confidence
Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, and families to track progress
Who We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for:

Graduates in Psychology, Nursing, Childhood Studies, or Health & Social Care who want first-hand experience in education and SEN
Aspiring teachers, SEN specialists, or educational psychologists
Individuals with care experience supporting children or young people
Candidates with Teaching Assistant qualifications or child-related trainingYou don’t need years of classroom experience—just patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.

🏫 About the School

Warm, nurturing ethos with a focus on inclusion
Supportive leadership that prioritises SEN provision
Collaborative staff team and strong family partnerships
Ofsted (2023) Rated ‘Good’: “Pupils feel happy and safe in school. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with SEND.”
Why Join Smile Education?

Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities
Long-term placements tailored to your career goals
Transparent pay from day one
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
📩 Ready to Apply?
Send your CV or enquiry to (url removed) – we’d love to hear from you!

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. This role is subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks.

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