Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School, Manchester Location: Manchester Pay: £92.63 – £115 per day Setting: Secondary School Supporting vulnerable children & young adults Are you a caring, patient and resilient…

Pay rate £93 – £115/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 6 October 2026

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SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School, Manchester

Location: Manchester
Pay: £92.63 – £115 per day
Setting: Secondary School
Supporting vulnerable children & young adults

Are you a caring, patient and resilient Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

TeacherActive is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive Secondary School in Manchester, helping vulnerable children and young adults to thrive both academically and personally.

The role will involve:
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND and additional needs
• Helping young people regulate emotions and engage positively with learning
• Building trusting, professional relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, reliable and confident working with vulnerable young people. Previous experience within SEND, education, youth work, care or a similar setting would be highly beneficial.

Competitive daily rate: £92.63 – £115

Interested? Get in touch with Megan Sinclair at TeacherActive today:

(phone number removed)

Apply today and make a genuine difference in the lives of young people who need the right support to succeed.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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