Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Hyde; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Hyde is seeking dedicated staff to support children with special educational needs. Ideal candidates will exhibit strength, patience, and effective communication skills while managing challenging behaviors. The role offers a supportive team, opportunities for career development, and a commitment to safeguarding. This position is for those passionate about helping SEND children thrive in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Westfield Health plan

Term time only plus additional pay

Greater Manchester Pension Scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience of working with SEND children with an autism diagnosis.
• Willingness to take part in outdoor activities in all weather conditions.
• Flexible and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s physical, social and emotional needs.
• Respond quickly to unexpected situations.
• Work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Physically strong and resilient

Ability to manage challenging behaviour

Calm and patient

Good communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Experience with SEND children

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Physically strong and resilient.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Able to respond quickly to unexpected situations.
• Calm and patient, particularly in difficult situations.
• Kind and caring nature with the ability to support children’s physical, social and emotional needs.
• Willingness to take part in outdoor activities in all weather conditions.
• Passionate about enriching the lives of SEND Children.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexible and reliable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding.
• Experience of working with SEND children with an autism diagnosis.

What the school offers its staff

• A fun environment where no two days are the same (expect the unexpected!)
• A fantastic supportive team.
• Working with an experienced team who can share valuable knowledge and skills.
• Career and development opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference.
• Westfield Health plan
• Term time only plus additional pay or lieu time for inset days & after school training (outside of contracted hours)
• Greater Manchester Pension Scheme
• Free parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).