Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant
Area:
Tameside, Greater Manchester

Start Date:

January/February 2026
Contract Type:
Full-time, Part-Time
Salary: £105- £120 per day (depending on experience)

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected specialist school in Tameside that offers a calm, structured, and supportive setting for children and young people aged 11-19. The school caters for pupils with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, as well as a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs. Known for its inclusive culture and strong multi-disciplinary teamwork, the school delivers a personalised curriculum designed to support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing.

With small class sizes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and committed leadership, this role offers a genuinely fulfilling opportunity for professionals looking for stability and the chance to make a lasting difference.

• Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups
• Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher
• Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication, and positive behaviour
• Provide encouragement and motivation - in class, during activities, or on the playground
• Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils' social and emotional development

• Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people (school, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or similar)
• Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent)
• Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour
• Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
• Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.