SEN Teaching Assistant - South Manchester (Full-Time, Long-Term)

Location: South Manchester
Salary: 95 - 110 per day
Contract Type: Long-term, full-time
Start Date: September 2025

Your New Company

Hays Education are working in partnership with a large, vibrant specialist support primary school in South Manchester. This inclusive and nurturing school caters for pupils aged 2-11 with a wide range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). The school is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and is known for its strong sense of community, dedicated multidisciplinary team, and commitment to helping every child reach their full potential. The school offers a safe, stimulating, and highly supportive environment where pupils are truly at the heart of everything. Staff work closely with families and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to education and care.

Your New Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex needs across the school. You will work closely with class teachers and therapists to deliver tailored learning and care plans, ensuring pupils are engaged, supported, and safe throughout the school day.Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD, ASD, and associated medical or physical needs.
Assisting with personal care, hoisting, and manual handling (training provided if needed).
Using specialist communication tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices.
Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Supporting sensory-based and therapeutic activities.
Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Experience working with children or young people with complex needs or disabilities.
A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
Confidence in supporting personal care and mobility needs (training can be provided).
A willingness to learn and adapt to different communication and behavioural strategies.
A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through Hays
Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant certificate, Moving & Handling training, or Team Teach are desirable but not essential.

What You'll Get in Return

Competitive daily rate of pay.
Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant.
Access to free CPD training including Safeguarding and SEN strategies.
Opportunity to work in an outstanding-rated, supportive school environment.
Potential for long-term or permanent employment.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact the Hays Education Manchester office directly. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in education, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

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SEN Teaching Assistant | South Manchester | £95 - £110 Per Day