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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 19 December 2025
Salary: £103.95 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 January 2026
Location: Middleton, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 198187

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Summary

Key Responsibilities:
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Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with special educational needs (SEN).


Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with special educational needs (SEN).
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Assist in the delivery of lessons and activities, adapting materials and methods to meet the individual needs of students.


Assist in the delivery of lessons and activities, adapting materials and methods to meet the individual needs of students.
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Support students in their personal, social, and emotional development to encourage positive behaviour and learning.


Support students in their personal, social, and emotional development to encourage positive behaviour and learning.
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Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure the best outcomes for students.


Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and ensure the best outcomes for students.
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Help monitor and track students' progress, providing feedback to teachers on their development and areas of need.


Help monitor and track students' progress, providing feedback to teachers on their development and areas of need.
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Assist with classroom management and ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all students.


Assist with classroom management and ensure a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
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Support the use of assistive technologies and other resources to enhance learning for students with SEN.


Support the use of assistive technologies and other resources to enhance learning for students with SEN.
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Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.


Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.

Key Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children with SEN in an educational setting (desirable).


Previous experience working with children with SEN in an educational setting (desirable).
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A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs and promoting inclusive education.


A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs and promoting inclusive education.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.


Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
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Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to the individual needs of students.


Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to the individual needs of students.
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An understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEN and a commitment to supporting their development.


An understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEN and a commitment to supporting their development.
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A relevant qualification in supporting children or SEN (e.g. , Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification, SEN qualification) is an advantage.


A relevant qualification in supporting children or SEN (e.g. , Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification, SEN qualification) is an advantage.
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Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).


Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

Benefits:
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Competitive daily rate of £103.95 - £110 (depending on experience).


Competitive daily rate of £103.95 - £110 (depending on experience).
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Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.


Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
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Access to professional development and training in SEN and other educational areas.


Access to professional development and training in SEN and other educational areas.
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The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.


The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

If you are passionate about working with children with special educational needs and want to help make a difference in their learning journey, we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join our team in delivering high-quality, inclusive education.

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