Live teaching jobs in the North West

SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistant 

Location: Across all of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and High Peak
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities | Temporary, long-term and potential permanent roles
Pay: £92.56 – £100.00 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications

Premier Education are recruiting experienced and enthusiastic SEND / SEMH Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants for a range of September opportunities across mainstream schools, specialist SEND provisions and alternative education settings.

We are looking to hear from candidates with experience supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, learning difficulties and more complex SEND.

Roles will vary depending on your experience and the needs of the setting. Opportunities may include:

• Supporting pupils across a whole class within a specialist SEND provision
• Working with small groups of pupils requiring additional SEND or SEMH support
• Providing 1:1 support for an individual pupil within a mainstream or specialist setting
• Delivering targeted interventions to support learning, communication, emotional regulation or social development
• Supporting pupils to access learning and engage positively with school
• Working alongside teachers, SENDCos, pastoral teams and other support professionals
• Helping to create a safe, consistent and supportive learning environment
• Supporting pupils with varying levels of independence, from mild additional needs through to more complex SEND

Who are we looking for?

We would love to hear from candidates who:

• Have recent experience supporting children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs
• Are confident adapting their approach to meet individual needs
• Can build positive, consistent relationships with pupils who may find aspects of school challenging
• Are patient, resilient and able to promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Are comfortable working 1:1, with small groups or as part of a whole-class support team
• Can work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals
• Have a genuine interest in supporting children and young people to make progress both academically and personally
• Can provide references covering the last two years of employment
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service or are willing to apply for one

We welcome applications from experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, SEMH support staff, Level 2/3 Teaching Assistants and graduates with relevant experience working with children or young people with additional needs.

Experience gained within mainstream schools, SEND schools, alternative provisions, PRUs, residential settings, youth work or other relevant child-focused environments will also be considered.

Why work with Premier Education?

• Access to a wide range of mainstream and specialist SEND settings
• Opportunities ranging from flexible supply through to long-term and permanent positions
• Roles matched to your individual experience, strengths and preferred type of setting
• Support from an experienced, education-focused recruitment team
• Access to training and professional development
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people who benefit from additional support

How to apply

If you have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or additional learning needs, Amy at Premier Education would love to hear from you.

Please upload an up-to-date CV detailing your relevant experience.

The successful candidate will have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines. An enhanced DBS check will be required as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.

• SEND Teachers Needed
• Day to Day and Long Term positions available
• Stockport areas
• Flexible working days

Premier Education is passionate about supporting schools with children who have additional needs. We have a dedicated team specialised in sourcing high quality SEND staff to teach and support in schools across the North West and Cheshire areas.

One of these clients is looking for short term, long term and day to day teaching and support staff on a regular basis. They are interested in people who have experience and qualifications in supporting the development and education of children with SEND.

Candidates must have experience working with children with SEND and must be resilient as the behaviour can sometimes be extremely challenging and the young people that attend the school are from vulnerable and sensitive backgrounds so a candidate who is professional and discrete is essential.

Ideal Candidates:

• Will have recent or relevant experience working with SEND
• Will have QTS/QTLS or an appropriate teaching qualification
• Have a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one
• Will be dedicated, committed and passionate
• Will have a good understanding of the needs within specialist and mainstream provisions
• Have access to a car or be familiar with public transport routes
• Will responsible, safe and inclusive when planning and implementing lessons for students
• Have qualifications relevant to working in SEND establishments e.g. Team Teach, Moving and Handling, MAPA etc.

All candidates that apply to register for work with Premier Education will be subject to stringent vetting and clearance procedures including: referencing, DBS checks, Overseas Police Checks (where relevant), Barring Checks etc. Please ensure you have an updated CV and are able to attend a registration interview with us should you be an ideal candidate.