SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 – £100 per day
Hours: Full Time

Are you experienced in supporting children and young people with complex and diverse special educational needs?
Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and meaningful rewards?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a number of special needs schools across Manchester who are seeking compassionate, resilient, and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked in a UK SEND school and is confident supporting students with a range of needs including:

• PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)

• SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)

• ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)

• Complex and medical needs

Key responsibilities:

• Providing tailored 1:1 or small group support to pupils with complex learning needs

• Assisting with personal care, feeding, and mobility as required

• Using calm and effective strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviour

• Promoting independence, communication, and emotional regulation

• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience working in a UK SEND school (essential)

• Knowledge of supporting students with PMLD, SLD, ASD, SEMH or complex needs

• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and following behaviour support plans

• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Call Megan on 01618703623
Email [email protected] to apply today!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



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