SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Manchester

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Manchester

Manchester Full-Time 24000 - 27000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Teaching Personnel

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to a KS3 student with Autism and learning disabilities.
  • Company: Teaching Personnel, a supportive and inclusive educational organisation.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, and dedicated career support.
  • Other info: Flexible roles with opportunities for long-term positions and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in a student's life while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience with SEN, strong communication skills, and a patient nature.

The predicted salary is between 24000 - 27000 Β£ per year.

  • SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant
  • Secondary SEN School | Manchester City Centre | Full-Time
  • September 2026 Start |
  • Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a KS3 student with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and specific learning disabilities within a specialist secondary SEN school in Manchester City Centre.

This rewarding role involves providing tailored one-to-one support to help the student access learning, develop social and communication skills, and achieve their individual learning and personal development targets.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the wider SEN team to create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a KS3 student with ASC and specific learning disabilities.
  • Adapt learning activities to meet the student's individual needs.
  • Support the development of communication, social, and emotional skills.
  • Encourage engagement, independence, and participation in lessons.
  • Implement strategies outlined in the student's EHCP and support plans.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff.
  • Monitor progress and provide feedback on student development.

Requirements

  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, particularly ASC.
  • Understanding of autism-friendly approaches and personalised support strategies.
  • Patient, empathetic, and resilient nature.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience in education, care, support work, or youth work is desirable.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
  • Access to free and discounted CPD and SEN-specific training.
  • A dedicated personal consultant to support your career journey.
  • Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and flexible roles.
  • Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

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 Df E 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.

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We think you need these skills to ace SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant in Manchester

Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
Understanding of autism-friendly approaches
Personalised support strategies
Strong communication skills
Relationship-building skills
Patience
Empathy