SEND Teaching Assistant

Manchester | Full-Time | September 2026 Start | -100 - -120 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEND)? Do you want to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people every day?

Empowering Learning are working in partnership with a number of specialist SEND schools across Manchester and are looking to recruit enthusiastic, caring and resilient SEND Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Support Workers, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches or graduates looking to build a rewarding career within education.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD, complex learning difficulties and communication needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

We''re keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience working with children or vulnerable adults.
• Previous experience within SEND, care, youth work, coaching or support work (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Long-term opportunities with potential permanent contracts.
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training.
• Opportunities to work in outstanding SEND schools across Manchester.
• Pension scheme available.
• Weekly pay.

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, reference checks and safer recruitment procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you''re ready to start a rewarding career supporting children with SEND, we''d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact the Manchester SEND Team at Empowering Learning to find out more.