SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant - First Steps Together

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £22,800 per annum

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:15am-4:00pm, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

The Education Specialists are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester for a Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN TA, LSA, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Support Worker who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and wants to secure a long-term, permanent position.

The Role You will work closely with teaching staff to provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and make positive progress.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience supporting pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, Autism, ADHD or other complex needs and be confident building positive relationships with young people who may require additional emotional and behavioural support.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN

Support pupils with their learning, development and engagement

Build positive, trusting relationships with young people

Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation

Work alongside teachers and the wider support team

Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour

Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning

Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times

We Are Looking For

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN

Experience with SEMH and/or challenging behaviour is highly desirable

A patient, nurturing and resilient approach

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to work effectively as part of a team

A genuine passion for helping young people succeed

Why apply through The Education Specialists?

Permanent employment opportunity

£22,800 actual salary

Monday-Friday, term-time hours

Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process

Access to specialist SEN and challenging behaviour CPD

Support with interview preparation

Opportunities to progress within specialist education

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a permanent opportunity where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through The Education Specialists.

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. xjnqpsq Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Ad ID: 5419090634