SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester & Salford, Manchester

  • Location: Manchester
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £89 - 95 per day
  • Start date: To be confirmed
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Join New Directions Education – Specialists in SEN Support Roles
New Directions Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Supply Teachers and Teaching Assistants to work across Manchester and Salford in a variety of special educational needs settings.
We work in close partnership with schools, alternative provisions, and specialist settings that cater to pupils with a wide range of additional learning needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and MLD. Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, we have opportunities to suit your availability and strengths.

Role Responsibilities:
Support pupils with additional learning needs in group and one-to-one settings
Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and external professionals
Adapt lesson plans and learning activities to meet diverse individual needs
Encourage pupil independence and support personal development
Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment
Build positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff alike

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
Good understanding of SEN strategies and behaviour management
A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, PGCE, QTS, or equivalent)
An enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Flexibility and willingness to travel throughout the Manchester and Salford area

What New Directions Offers:
Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
A dedicated and experienced SEN consultant
Opportunities for CPD and ongoing training
Long-standing relationships with local schools and SEN provisions
A commitment to your professional development and career progression

Apply Today
If you’re looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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