Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant - Moston, Manchester

Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Long-Term Opportunity

Educate GM are currently looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in the heart of Moston, Manchester from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or someone with relevant experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

The Role:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the school's SEN team to provide tailored support to pupils who require additional help with their learning, development and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to KS1 pupils with SEN
• Supporting pupils to access the curriculum and participate fully in lessons
• Helping pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills
• Supporting children with a range of additional needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Implementing individual learning and support strategies
• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO to meet pupils' needs
• Supporting pupils with their emotional and social development
• Helping to create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

The Ideal Candidate:

The school is looking for someone who is patient, caring, resilient and enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for helping children achieve their potential.

Previous experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable. Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties or complex learning needs would be advantageous.

You may be an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Care Worker, Youth Worker or someone with relevant transferable experience. Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification is desirable.

What Educate GM Offers:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• September 2026 start
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• PAYE - no umbrella company fees
• Paid weekly every Monday before 5.30pm
• Opportunities to work with a wide range of schools across Greater Manchester.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a genuine difference in a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

 For the role you must:

• Have experience working with SEND children/ young people

• Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

• Be subject to an Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable)

• 2x Professional reference checks.

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained.

• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Apply today to be considered for this SEN Learning Support Assistant opportunity in Moston, Manchester.

Educate GM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Educate GM is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Educate GM is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Educate GM recruits top education talent and in return offers top rates of pay. Covering the whole of Greater Manchester, working with both Primary, Secondary & SEND schools, we resource outstanding teaching and support staff for schools within the community. ​Our aim is to provide an honest, engaging and quality driven service to schools, which will in turn ensures the highest standards are maintained, and all bespoke support requirements are delivered. Our team is made up of experienced and highly regarded education consultants and senior leaders, who all have a wealth of experience within the education recruitment sector. ​The foundations to our success are the strong relationships that we have with our schools and school support workforce. All our school support staff are very much part of our education community and an integral part of the Educate GM team.

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We look forward to working with you