Teaching Assistant

📍 Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester
📅 Start: September 2026
🕐 Contract: Full-Time
💷 Salary: £95–£110 per day, depending on experience

Make a Difference Every Day
Smile Education is working with a supportive primary school in Hyde that is looking for a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their KS1 Resource Base.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for working with children with additional needs and who can provide patient, consistent and proactive support.
You will become part of a committed Resource Base team, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop their communication and independence, and feel confident within the school environment.

About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils with a variety of additional and complex needs.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Providing individual and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Helping pupils with communication, sensory, physical and emotional needs.
• Supporting children who are non-verbal or have limited verbal communication.
• Encouraging pupils to develop independence, confidence and social skills.
• Using appropriate approaches to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Remaining calm and consistent when managing behaviours that may include hitting, biting or other physical behaviours.
• Helping pupils engage with classroom activities and the wider curriculum.
• Following individual learning and support plans.
• Adapting activities and communication methods to suit individual pupils.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other members of the Resource Base team.
• Providing reassurance and creating a safe and structured environment.
• Building positive relationships and helping pupils feel understood, supported and valued.

What We're Looking ForThe school is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who can demonstrate:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent.
• At least 6 months' recent UK classroom experience.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEN or additional needs.
• Experience working with pupils with communication, sensory, physical or behavioural needs.
• Confidence supporting children who may display challenging or distressed behaviours.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• The confidence to be proactive, hands-on and willing to get stuck in.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to follow individualised support strategies and adapt to changing needs.
• A nurturing approach and a genuine commitment to helping children achieve their potential.

Why This Role Could Be Right for You
Based in Hyde, this position is ideally suited to experienced SEN Teaching Assistants who live in or can easily travel from Denton, Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Hattersley, Mottram-in-Longdendale, Ashton-under-Lyne, Glossop and the surrounding areas.
There are also opportunities to explore other primary and SEN roles across Tameside and Greater Manchester through Smile Education.

Essential Requirements
To be considered for this position, you will need:

• A relevant Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 months' recent UK classroom experience.
• Demonstrable experience supporting children with SEN/additional needs.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education.
• Two years of employment and/or education references.
• At least one reference confirming experience working with children.
• References and supporting documentation available to assist with the registration process.

Please note: Smile Education is unable to provide sponsorship for these positions.

Our Registration Process
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. Successful candidates will complete a registration appointment with Smile Education and provide the documentation required for our compliance checks.
We aim to make the process as straightforward and efficient as possible, helping fully compliant candidates become available for suitable work quickly.

What Smile Education Offers

• September 2026 opportunities
• Full-time, long-term and flexible education positions
• £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• £100 Joining Bonus after completing your first 10 days of work*
• £200 Referral Bonus when a referred candidate completes the qualifying period*

Safeguarding
Smile Education and our partner schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All appointments are subject to the appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS checks
• Right to Work verification
• Identity and qualification checks
• Employment and professional references
• Online searches for shortlisted candidates, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance

Apply Today
If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who enjoys helping children overcome barriers to learning and would like to work within a supportive KS1 Resource Base in Hyde, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to speak with the Smile Education team about this opportunity and other SEN and primary roles available across Hyde, Tameside and Greater Manchester.

SM1ENQ

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