At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs and help them thrive in a positive learning environment.
- Company: Join a welcoming secondary school community dedicated to inclusivity and support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing professional development, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term roles and a supportive team environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives every day while building your career.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people, especially in SEN support, is essential.
Location: Gorton and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Term-Time Only
Pay: £93–£115 per day (depending on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you have experience working with young people and want to make a real impact in secondary education? We are working with a number of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools in Gorton and the surrounding areas who are looking to recruit dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams from September. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of additional needs, helping them access education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.
- Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Assisting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:
- Autism (ASC)
- ADHD
- Speech, Language & Communication Needs
- Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH)
- Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
- Encouraging engagement and participation in lessons
- Promoting independence and positive learning behaviours
- Supporting teachers with classroom activities and differentiated learning
- Implementing behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques where required
- Helping create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Experience working with children or young people is essential, including:
- SEN support
- Teaching Assistant experience
- Youth work
- Residential or support work
- Behaviour mentoring
- Sports coaching
- Care work
- Children's residential settings
A patient, caring, and resilient approach
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong behaviour management and the ability to build positive relationships
A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Competitive daily rates of £93–£115
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
Supportive and welcoming secondary school environments
Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
If you're ready to begin a rewarding career supporting young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our education consultants will be in touch to discuss our September opportunities across Gorton and the surrounding areas.
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.
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