SEN Inclusion Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £89 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 208047 |
Summary
SEN Inclusion Assistant - Primary Special School | Greater Manchester
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available | Immediate Start
Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in a child's life every single day?
We are working with a welcoming and well-resourced primary special school in Greater Manchester that is looking for a dedicated SEN Inclusion Assistant to join their supportive and passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a setting where every small achievement is celebrated, and your impact is truly meaningful.
About the School
This specialist primary school supports pupils with a range of additional needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, communication needs, and moderate to complex learning difficulties.
The school prides itself on creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging environment, designed to help every child thrive both academically and emotionally.
Facilities include:
- Purpose-built sensory rooms and calm spaces
- Outdoor learning areas and therapeutic play zones
- Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
- Access to specialist resources and assistive technology
You will be working alongside a highly experienced team of teachers, SEN specialists, therapists, and support staff, all committed to providing the best outcomes for their pupils.
The Role
As an SEN Inclusion Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
- Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement
- Assisting the class teacher with adapting learning activities
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and social interaction
- Using a calm, patient approach to support behaviour and routines
- Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
Every day is different, and every success-no matter how small-is incredibly rewarding.
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from both experienced candidates and those with transferable skills, including backgrounds in:
- Care and support work
- Youth work or mentoring
- Nursery or early years
- Sports coaching or activity leadership
- Psychology or education graduates
What matters most is your attitude, empathy and passion for supporting children with additional needs.
You will:
- Be patient, resilient, and compassionate
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills
- Be confident supporting children with a range of needs
- Be willing to learn and develop within the role
Why Apply?
- Make a real, lasting impact on children's lives
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in SEN education
- Work with an incredibly supportive and experienced team
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Flexible opportunities (full-time and part-time available)
- Accessible via public transport and local routes
When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.
Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role
All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available | Immediate Start
Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in a child's life every single day?
We are working with a welcoming and well-resourced primary special school in Greater Manchester that is looking for a dedicated SEN Inclusion Assistant to join their supportive and passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a setting where every small achievement is celebrated, and your impact is truly meaningful.
About the School
This specialist primary school supports pupils with a range of additional needs including autism (ASC), ADHD, communication needs, and moderate to complex learning difficulties.
The school prides itself on creating a nurturing, structured, and engaging environment, designed to help every child thrive both academically and emotionally.
Facilities include:
- Purpose-built sensory rooms and calm spaces
- Outdoor learning areas and therapeutic play zones
- Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
- Access to specialist resources and assistive technology
You will be working alongside a highly experienced team of teachers, SEN specialists, therapists, and support staff, all committed to providing the best outcomes for their pupils.
The Role
As an SEN Inclusion Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
- Supporting pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement
- Assisting the class teacher with adapting learning activities
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and social interaction
- Using a calm, patient approach to support behaviour and routines
- Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
Every day is different, and every success-no matter how small-is incredibly rewarding.
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from both experienced candidates and those with transferable skills, including backgrounds in:
- Care and support work
- Youth work or mentoring
- Nursery or early years
- Sports coaching or activity leadership
- Psychology or education graduates
What matters most is your attitude, empathy and passion for supporting children with additional needs.
You will:
- Be patient, resilient, and compassionate
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills
- Be confident supporting children with a range of needs
- Be willing to learn and develop within the role
Why Apply?
- Make a real, lasting impact on children's lives
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in SEN education
- Work with an incredibly supportive and experienced team
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Flexible opportunities (full-time and part-time available)
- Accessible via public transport and local routes
When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.
Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role
All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.