Teaching and School Support Jobs
Find your next opportunity with Mana Education. Browse advertised vacancies for teachers, teaching assistants, HLTAs, cover supervisors and school leaders across primary, secondary and SEN settings.
Explore day-to-day supply, short-term cover, long-term assignments and permanent positions, with full-time and part-time opportunities depending on the role.
Use the Job Finder to search by keyword, subject or specialism. Enter your postcode and preferred distance to focus on work within travelling reach. Open an advert to read the requirements, pay information and application details.
Prefer to explore by location? Visit Teaching Jobs Near Me.
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEN/SEND | SEMH | Primary, Secondary and Post-16
Pay: Depending on the role, experience and school
Location: Peterborough, Hampton, Werrington, Orton, Eye, Yaxley, Whittlesey, Market Deeping and nearby areas
Contracts: Day-to-day supply, short-term, long-term and permanent
Hours: Full-time and part-time
Join an agency with GCA agreements in place with over 600 schools across the region-and growing.
Do you enjoy helping children and young people build confidence, develop independence and succeed in education? Mana Education is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants for opportunities in Peterborough and surrounding areas.
Whether you want flexible supply days, a regular support role or your next permanent position, we'd like to hear from you.
We welcome experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and applicants with relevant experience in education, care, youth work or disability support. A teaching assistant qualification is welcome, but relevant experience may also be suitable, depending on the school and role.
SEN/SEND support - all specialisms
We welcome experience in specialist schools, alternative provision, resource bases and mainstream SEND support, including:
Autism/ASC and ADHD
Social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)
Moderate and severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD)
Profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)
Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
Specific learning difficulties, including dyslexia and dyspraxia
Sensory impairments, physical disabilities and complex needs
You don't need experience across every specialism. Tell us about the pupils you've supported and the settings where you feel most confident.
The role
Opportunities may span Early Years, primary, secondary and post-16, supporting pupils individually, in small groups or within a classroom.
Depending on the placement, you may:
Help pupils access learning under the teacher's direction
Adapt resources and support communication
Build positive relationships and encourage participation
Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Develop pupils' independence and social skills
Work with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
Share observations to support individual targets and EHCP outcomes
Some roles may include personal care or mobility support. We'll explain any requirements and relevant training before you accept a placement.
What we're looking for
Patience, reliability, clear communication and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. Experience with visual supports, Makaton, PECS or positive behaviour approaches is welcome where relevant, but isn't required for every role.
Choose work that suits you
Day-to-day supply: Agree your availability and preferred travel area.
Short-term cover: Support pupils during staff absence.
Long-term roles: Build consistent relationships with pupils and staff.
Permanent positions: Find your next school role, with salary and terms discussed for each vacancy.
Why choose Mana Education?
School relationships: GCA RM6376 agreements with over 600 schools across our region.
Clear pay: Rates and responsibilities explained before you accept a booking.
Payment choice: Weekly PAYE or umbrella payment for supply work.
Personal support: A dedicated consultant who understands your preferences.
Experience: Supporting schools and education staff since 2009.
Confidentiality: We won't submit your CV to a school or discuss your details with them without your consent.
Our coverage spans Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, Rutland, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Know someone looking?
We also recruit teachers, LSAs, HLTAs, Cover Supervisors and other school support staff. Our referral programme rewards successful referrals-ask about current rewards and qualifying terms.
Apply or have an informal chat
Click Apply Now, email ed@manaeducation.co.uk, or call 0800 0 255 144 and ask for our Peterborough team.
Send your CV or tell us about your experience, preferred settings and availability.
Safeguarding and equal opportunities
Mana Education is REC Education Audited and a GCA RM6376 approved supplier. Appointments are subject to suitability and safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS, references and overseas checks where applicable. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Relevant Searches for this Role
SEN Teaching Assistant Peterborough, SEND TA, SEN TA, Learning Support Assistant, LSA, SEMH Teaching Assistant, Autism Support, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, 1:1 Support, Classroom Assistant, School Support Jobs Cambridgeshire, Mana Education.
Find the right role for your experience
Whether you are an experienced educator, an ECT, returning to the classroom or looking for your next school support position, we can help you explore suitable work.
We recruit for:
- Primary teaching: EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
- Secondary teaching: subject specialists across Key Stages 3–5.
- SEN and alternative provision: teaching and support roles tailored to different pupil needs.
- Classroom support: teaching assistants, HLTAs and cover supervisors.
- Leadership and pastoral roles: opportunities for experienced education professionals.
Each advert explains the experience and qualifications needed. We welcome enquiries from applicants with QTS, an equivalent recognised teaching qualification or relevant experience in UK schools. Some posts require QTS; other teaching, cover and support roles have different requirements.
How to apply
- Open the advert and check the location, responsibilities, pay and requirements.
- Follow the application instructions, providing your CV and the details requested.
- Discuss the opportunity with our team. We can answer questions about the role and explain the next steps.
All placements are subject to the necessary recruitment and safeguarding checks. If you contact us about a particular advert, include its job reference so we can find it quickly.
Not seeing a suitable vacancy?
A large proportion of our positions are urgent and therefore we do not have the time to advertise them before they are filled - we strongly recommend to register your interest without applying for a specific advert.
Tell us about your experience, preferred roles, availability and travel limits. Whether you want occasional supply days or a permanent position, we can discuss what you are looking for.
Call 0800 0 255 144 or contact our team.
Useful information before you apply
- Current pay rates and payment information — understand how pay varies by role and assignment.
- Teaching jobs near you — explore our county and town pages.
- Why choose Mana Education? — learn about our approach to finding suitable work.
- Training and CPD — explore professional development opportunities.
Register with Mana Education and tell us what you want from your next role.
