FULL TIME SEND TA - ASAP START
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £104.90 to £115 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Gorton, Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 201573 |
Summary
Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEMH Focus)
Location: Gorton, Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Key Stage: Year 2
Start: ASAP (or negotiable)
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a vulnerable male pupil in Year 2 with SEMH needs, alongside traits linked to ADHD and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
The child does not always access learning in a traditional way. Due to PDA, learning is not always National Curriculum-focused, so flexibility, creativity, and relationship-building are essential. Progress is often achieved through regulation, trust, and engagement rather than formal academic tasks.
An EHCP application is currently going through appeal, and the school has strong systems in place, including behaviour plans, crisis plans, and risk assessments, with consistent support from the KS1 team and SLT.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide 1:1 support tailored to emotional and behavioural needs
-Support regulation, engagement, and positive relationships
-Follow behaviour, crisis, and risk management plans
-Adapt activities creatively to meet the child's needs
-Work closely with the class teacher (ECT), SENCO, and KS1 team
-Maintain a calm, nurturing, and consistent approach
The Ideal Candidate Will:
-Have strong behaviour management skills and an understanding of SEMH
-Be aligned with nurture-based, relational approaches
-Use initiative in the classroom while knowing when to seek support
-Have good awareness of risk and safety
-Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
-Be patient, reflective, and emotionally resilient
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential:
Minimum CACHE Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent)
Desirable:
Experience working with children with SEND, particularly SEMH, ADHD, or PDA
About the School
The school is an inclusive, values-led school with a strong focus on wellbeing, relationships, and emotional development. The school is committed to providing high-quality support through close work with Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and other specialist services, ensuring staff are well supported and never working in isolation.
About HG Recruit
HG Recruit is an independent local education recruitment company, working solely with this school. We are not sales-driven - we are a trusted local partner focused on long-term relationships and quality support. We have connections with primary schools across South Manchester and Derbsyhire who trust us to find them the best, local staff available.
What we offer:
-Weekly pay
-Dedicated consultants on hand 24/7 - you will a part of a small team, not another name on a supply agency database!
-A personal, supportive approach
-CPD and SEND-focused training opportunities
-Clear communication and ongoing support
Location: Gorton, Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Key Stage: Year 2
Start: ASAP (or negotiable)
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a vulnerable male pupil in Year 2 with SEMH needs, alongside traits linked to ADHD and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).
The child does not always access learning in a traditional way. Due to PDA, learning is not always National Curriculum-focused, so flexibility, creativity, and relationship-building are essential. Progress is often achieved through regulation, trust, and engagement rather than formal academic tasks.
An EHCP application is currently going through appeal, and the school has strong systems in place, including behaviour plans, crisis plans, and risk assessments, with consistent support from the KS1 team and SLT.
Key Responsibilities
-Provide 1:1 support tailored to emotional and behavioural needs
-Support regulation, engagement, and positive relationships
-Follow behaviour, crisis, and risk management plans
-Adapt activities creatively to meet the child's needs
-Work closely with the class teacher (ECT), SENCO, and KS1 team
-Maintain a calm, nurturing, and consistent approach
The Ideal Candidate Will:
-Have strong behaviour management skills and an understanding of SEMH
-Be aligned with nurture-based, relational approaches
-Use initiative in the classroom while knowing when to seek support
-Have good awareness of risk and safety
-Enjoy working as part of a supportive team
-Be patient, reflective, and emotionally resilient
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential:
Minimum CACHE Level 2 in Childcare (or equivalent)
Desirable:
Experience working with children with SEND, particularly SEMH, ADHD, or PDA
About the School
The school is an inclusive, values-led school with a strong focus on wellbeing, relationships, and emotional development. The school is committed to providing high-quality support through close work with Speech and Language Therapy, Educational Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and other specialist services, ensuring staff are well supported and never working in isolation.
About HG Recruit
HG Recruit is an independent local education recruitment company, working solely with this school. We are not sales-driven - we are a trusted local partner focused on long-term relationships and quality support. We have connections with primary schools across South Manchester and Derbsyhire who trust us to find them the best, local staff available.
What we offer:
-Weekly pay
-Dedicated consultants on hand 24/7 - you will a part of a small team, not another name on a supply agency database!
-A personal, supportive approach
-CPD and SEND-focused training opportunities
-Clear communication and ongoing support