EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant – Personal Care Included

Location: South Manchester Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time (initially for the first half term, with potential to extend)

Are you an experienced and caring Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? GSL Education Manchester is seeking a dedicated EYFS SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive South Manchester primary school from January 2026.

This is a full-time role working within the school’s Early Years provision, providing essential support to pupils with complex additional needs, including assistance with personal care as part of daily routines.

About the Role

You’ll work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider team to support children in Reception and Nursery who require additional support to engage with early learning, regulate their emotions, and manage daily tasks. Two pupils have high levels of need, requiring 1:1 support throughout the day. As part of the role, you will also assist pupils with toileting, nappy changing, and toilet training.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on the early development of pupils with SEND.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of SEND

Support children with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation

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