SEN Teaching Assistant in Manchester

Overview

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: 23 February 2026

Salary: £18,092 Payable per annum (Grade 3 pt.4)

About the Candidate

We are looking for a dynamic Teaching Assistant to support special needs pupils at school. The Teaching Assistant will support the class teacher and provide access to the curriculum for the pupils.

Are you:

• Enthusiastic
• Motivated
• Driven by success
• Excited by new opportunities
• Committed to an inclusive approach to education with a willingness to undertake training, for example; moving and handling?
• A fantastic team player with high standards for teaching and learning

If so we can offer you:

• A supportive environment where children thrive
• A knowledgeable and experienced team
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to work with outstanding colleagues

About Us

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: finance@crossacres.manchester.sch.uk

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.