SEN Teaching Assistant New

📍 Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester
📅 Start Date: September 2026
🕐 Hours: Full-Time
💷 Pay: £95–£110 per day, dependent on experience

Support, Inspire and Make a Difference

Smile Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Hyde, seeking an experienced and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to join their KS1 Resource Base from September 2026.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant with strong SEN experience who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs. The Resource Base provides a specialist, supportive environment where children receive tailored support to help them communicate, develop their independence and access learning.
The successful candidate will join an experienced team and work closely with the class teacher and other teaching assistants to provide consistent, nurturing and effective support.

The Role
As a KS1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting children with a range of additional and complex needs.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to children with additional needs.
• Supporting children with sensory needs, communication barriers and physical needs.
• Working confidently with children who may be non-verbal or have limited communication.
• Supporting children to develop communication, independence and social skills.
• Using appropriate strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Managing challenging behaviour calmly and confidently, including behaviours such as hitting or biting where these may arise from communication difficulties.
• Supporting children to access learning activities and the wider curriculum.
• Working closely with the class teacher and wider Resource Base team to ensure consistent support.
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Encouraging children to participate in activities and develop their confidence and independence.
• Following individual support plans and adapting your approach to meet children's needs.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children and helping them feel secure and valued.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A recognised Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent.
• Strong experience supporting children with SEN/additional needs.
• A minimum of 6 months' recent UK classroom experience.
• Experience working with children who have communication, sensory, physical or behavioural needs.
• Confidence supporting children who may display challenging behaviour.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• The confidence and personality to get stuck in and take a proactive approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A nurturing and child-centred approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs to thrive.

Why Work in Hyde and the Surrounding Areas?
The role is based in Hyde, Greater Manchester, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants living in or travelling from Hyde, Denton, Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Hattersley, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Ashton-under-Lyne, Glossop and surrounding areas.
Hyde is well connected to Tameside and Greater Manchester, providing excellent opportunities for education professionals looking for work within primary schools, specialist settings and Resource Bases across the local area.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education.
• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months' recent UK classroom experience.
• Strong experience supporting children with SEN and additional needs.
• Ability to provide a full two years of employment and/or education references.
• At least one reference relating to working with children.
• Right to work in the UK.
• References should be available during the pre-screen or registration process to support a smooth compliance journey.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for these positions.

Registration & Compliance
Successful applicants will complete a registration appointment with Smile Education as part of our safeguarding and compliance process.
Once your application and required documentation have been received, we will arrange your registration appointment promptly so our compliance team can process your file efficiently and help you become available for work as quickly as possible.

Why Join Smile Education?

• September 2026 opportunities available.
• Long-term, permanent and flexible education opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your recruitment journey.
• Competitive daily pay of £95–£110, dependent on experience.
• Weekly pay.
• Access to ongoing CPD and career development.
• £100 Joining Bonus – receive £100 after completing your first 10 days of work.*
• £200 Referral Bonus – recommend a friend or colleague and earn £200 once they complete the qualifying period.*

Safeguarding Commitment
Smile Education and our partner schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS checks.
• Verification of identity and qualifications.
• Employment and reference checks.
• Right to work checks.
• Online searches for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Apply Today
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity supporting children within a specialist KS1 Resource Base in Hyde or the surrounding areas, we'd love to hear from you.
If you have the experience, confidence and resilience to make a real difference to children with additional needs, apply today and our Smile Education team will be in touch.

Whether you're looking for a long-term position or want to explore future opportunities across Tameside and Greater Manchester, Smile Education can support you throughout your recruitment, safeguarding and compliance journey.

SM1ENQ

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.