Sen Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant | Full-Time | Moston | September 2026 Start

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Moston, seeking a passionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is dedicated to supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and making a meaningful impact on their educational journey.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils thrive both academically and socially. Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO, you will provide personalised support through a combination of 1:1 interventions and small group sessions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of differentiated learning activities
• Supporting the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Encouraging pupil engagement, confidence and independence
• Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborating with teaching staff, parents and external professionals to support pupil progress
• Adapting resources and learning strategies to meet individual needs

✅ Requirements

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• A Level 2 Safeguarding qualification or willingness to complete relevant training

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

When you work with Teaching Personnel, you'll benefit from:

✨ Competitive weekly pay
✨ Access to industry-leading CPD and training opportunities
✨ Flexible career pathways and long-term development opportunities
✨ A user-friendly myTP portal for managing bookings and timesheets
✨ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
✨ A strong commitment to employee wellbeing and safeguarding
✨ Recognition through our prestigious Excellence in Education Awards

Make a Real Difference

If you're passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to be part of a supportive school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV and take the next step in your education career.

Safeguarding Commitment

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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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