Dynamic Special Needs Cover Teaching Assistant

New Bridge Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bridge Group is recruiting an experienced Cover Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work across Samuel Laycock School in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. You will support teaching and learning, cover staff absence, and help maintain continuity for pupils with diverse needs.

The role requires previous work with young people, including those with challenging behaviour and complex needs, and a commitment to professional development within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with young people who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs.
• Experience supporting teaching and learning in a special needs setting.
• Experience monitoring student progress and providing regular feedback to stakeholders.
• Willingness to participate in own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for staff absence across the school.
• Support delivery of teaching and learning to ensure continuity for pupils.

Skills

Behaviour management

Support SEND

Differentiation

Student progress recording

Feedback to stakeholders

Team collaboration

Resilience

Empathy

Welfare focus

Professional development

Job description

New Bridge Group is recruiting an experienced Cover Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work across Samuel Laycock School in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester. You will support teaching and learning, cover staff absence, and help maintain continuity for pupils with diverse needs.

The role requires previous work with young people, including those with challenging behaviour and complex needs, and a commitment to professional development within a school setting.