1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Full-Time | Chorlton | November 2026 Start Teaching Personnel is proud to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Chorlton to recruit a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time position starting in November 2026. This rewarding role involves working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, providing tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) through both one-to-one support and targeted interventions. The school is seeking a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. The Role As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the school day. Working closely with class teachers, the SEND team, and wider school staff, you will help create an environment where pupils feel supported, included, and able to thrive. Key Responsibilities Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs. Deliver targeted interventions to support learning, development, and progress. Work closely with class teachers to adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs. Support the implementation and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and other support strategies. Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment. Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO, parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils. Adapt learning resources and approaches to suit different learning styles and abilities. Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement with learning and school life. About You We are looking for a caring and committed individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs. Essential Requirements GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs. A patient, adaptable, and resilient approach to supporting learning. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work effectively as part of a team. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. A Level 2 Safeguarding qualification or a willingness to complete relevant training. Why Choose Teaching Personnel? At Teaching Personnel, we are committed to supporting your professional development and helping you find opportunities that align with your skills and career aspirations. What We Offer Competitive weekly pay based on experience and responsibilities. Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities through our Learning Academy. Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant. Opportunities to work within a wide network of schools across Greater Manchester. Easy-to-use myTP portal for managing placements and timesheets. Wellbeing-focused support and safeguarding guidance. Recognition through our Excellence in Education Awards programme. Apply Today If you are passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and would like to join a nurturing and supportive school community, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and a member of our specialist education team will be in touch to discuss this exciting 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Chorlton, starting in November 2026. Safeguarding Statement Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS, reference, and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment and safeguarding policies. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website