Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant - Moston, North Manchester
A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Moston is seeking a dedicated Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. Working through Teaching Personnel, you will support a non-verbal Key Stage 1 pupil with complex autism who requires consistent, structured support throughout the school day.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication needs, sensory processing difficulties, or complex SEND. The school has a strong inclusion ethos and benefits from a well-established specialist provision within its mainstream setting, allowing pupils to access tailored support while remaining part of the wider school community.
You will play a key role in helping the pupil engage with learning, develop communication skills, build positive relationships, and access the curriculum in a safe and supportive environment.
Role Details
- Full-time position
- Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm
- Term-time only
- Competitive pay
- Long-term opportunity
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a non-verbal pupil with complex autism
- Use visual timetables, PECS, Makaton, or alternative communication strategies to support communication
- Implement behaviour and sensory regulation plans set by the school and external professionals
- Encourage the development of social interaction and independence skills
- Adapt learning activities to support access to the curriculum
- Support transitions between lessons and different areas of the school
- Monitor progress and provide feedback to class teachers and SEND staff
- Build a positive and trusting relationship with the pupil, family, and wider school team
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
The successful candidate will demonstrate patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs. Previous experience within a SEND school, specialist provision, mainstream primary setting, care environment, or support role would be highly beneficial.
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.
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SEND Teaching Assistant in Manchester employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
