Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Are you a Psychology or Education Studies Graduate eager to apply your knowledge and build a rewarding career in education supporting children with complex learning difficulties?

Engage Education are working with a fantastic secondary school in the north of Manchester area who are eager to find a flexible, outgoing and reliable Special Needs Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 & small group support to children with complex learning difficulties.

In this role as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, the successful candidate will be required to provide fantastic EHCP centred support to children with special educational needs and disabilities across KS3 and KS4.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Role Information:

• Tailored Support: Assisting in the delivery of personalised teaching, working with students individually or in small groups.
• Engaging Sensory Work: Supporting pupils in sensory activities that promote engagement and development.
• Resource Preparation: Helping to prepare resources and materials that enhance learning experiences.
• Located in the North Manchester area
• Paid £95 – £100 per day during term time

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – About Us:

• Flexible schedule with ability to work as and when you want
• FREE online CPD courses across array of subjects
• Dedicated consultant committed to finding you brilliant roles
• Opportunity to gain valuable school-based working experience
• Your own dedicated consultant
• £50 ‘Refer a Friend’ Amazon voucher

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – About You:

• Minimum 2:2 UK based degree – 2026 graduates welcome!
• Naturally outgoing and engaging individual with interest in teaching
• Enhanced DBS on update service desirable but NOT mandatory
• Available to start immediately pending regulatory vetting checks 

If you’re interested in this fantastic Special Needs Teaching Assistant role in Manchester, email Jack Shea at Engage Education or apply for this role!