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Date Added: Tue 25/11/2025

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Manchester, UK
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Company: TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: Salary negotiable

�? SEND Teaching Assistant - Special Needs School (Cheetham Hill, Manchester) �?

Start Date: ASAP or SeptemberContract: Full-time, term-timeLocation: Cheetham Hill, ManchesterSalary: Dependent on experience

Are you caring, patient and passionate about helping children with additional needs reach their full potential? Our welcoming Special Needs School in Cheetham Hill is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team.

About Us

We are a nurturing and inclusive school supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, sensory needs, and moderate to complex learning difficulties. Our staff work closely together to create a warm, safe and inspiring learning environment.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a variety of additional needs.

  • Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging, personalised learning activities.

  • Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs and independence skills.

  • Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.

  • Help create a calm, structured and supportive classroom environment.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Experienced in working with children or young people (SEND experience is desirable but not essential).

  • Patient, resilient and committed to helping every child succeed.

  • A great communicator who can work well within a team.

  • Calm, trustworthy and able to follow guidance from teaching staff and therapists.

What We Offer
  • A friendly, collaborative and supportive staff team.

  • Ongoing training and professional development in SEND.

  • A rewarding role where every day makes a difference.

  • A positive, community-focused school environment.

Interested in joining our team?Please send your CV to

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