£95 - £100 | Long Term - Temp | Full time
SEND Teaching Assistant – SEN School
Location: Manchester
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Agency: Engage Education
Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity?
Engage Education is currently working with a welcoming and supportive SEN school in North Manchester that is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from October 2026.
This role is perfect for someone coming from a care or residential background.
Team Teach training would be desireable.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and wants to make a positive difference to their learning, development and wellbeing.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and additional needs.
* Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and accessible learning activities.
* Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
* Help pupils develop their academic, social and emotional skills.
* Encourage positive behaviour and promote a calm, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
* Assist with personal care where required.
* Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
* Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
* Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within an education or care setting.
* Has a genuine passion for supporting children with SEN.
* Is patient, nurturing and empathetic.
* Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Is confident supporting pupils on a one-to-one or small-group basis.
* Can remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging situations.
* Is reliable, adaptable and committed to making a difference.
Previous experience working within an SEN setting is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience from education, childcare, youth work, care or support roles.
What Engage Education Offers
* Competitive rates of pay.
* A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
* Access to a wide range of education opportunities.
* Support with compliance and safeguarding requirements.
* Opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience.
* Professional development and career progression opportunities.
* The opportunity to work within a supportive and rewarding school environment.
If you are passionate about helping children thrive and are looking for a Teaching Assistant opportunity within an SEN school in North Manchester from October 2026, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today through Engage Education to be considered for this exciting opportunity
Salary description
£95.00 - £110.00 per day