Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs Support

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs Support

Location: Longsight, Manchester

Pay: £102 – £115 per day (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 19/06/2026

About this job

You will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to support students with a range of complex needs, including ADHD, SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health), and sensory and behavioural needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Assisting with personalised learning activities
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement
• Supporting personal care where required

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN and complex needs
• Calm, patient and adaptable
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners
• Experience in education, care, youth work, coaching, or support work (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
• Relevant experience supporting children or young people
• References covering the last 2 years

Benefits and Prospects

• Competitive daily pay of £102 – £115
• Supportive school environment with ongoing training
• Opportunity to make a real impact on pupils’ development and wellbeing
• Potential for permanent opportunities
• Full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards
• Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce) and satisfactory references required

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