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Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a SEND Support Assistant to work with students in specialist SEND/SEMH schools across East Manchester. You will support learners with autism, sensory and communication needs, PMLD, SEMH, and wellbeing, in a supportive, inclusive setting.

You will join a dedicated team offering day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements, with a clear pathway to grow your SEND expertise and experience across multiple schools in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in UK schools or care settings.
• Full-time availability (Mon-Fri, 08:30-15:30)
• Confidence supporting challenging behaviour
• Experience with SEN (autism, communication needs, complex profiles)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of needs in SEND/SEMH schools.
• Assist in day-to-day classroom learning and activities.
• Support wellbeing and behaviour management.
• Work across East Manchester schools delivering consistent support.

Job description

SEND Support Assistant

Make a Difference. Build Your Experience. Shape Young Lives.

Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same?
Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Join Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your SEND career!

What You'll Be Doing

Become a vital part of specialist SEND/SEMH schools across East Manchester, supporting students with a range of needs, including:

• Autism, sensory needs & communication challenges
• PMLD and complex medical needs
• SEMH and behavioural support
• Mental health and wellbeing

You’ll have access to:
Classroom & learning support roles
Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
Opportunities to experience a variety of schools
A pathway to grow your SEND expertise

We're Looking For People Who Have:

• Experience supporting young people in UK schools or care settings
• Full-time availability (Mon-Fri, 08:30-15:30)
• Confidence supporting challenging behaviour
• Experience with SEN (autism, communication needs, complex profiles)
• A proactive, positive attitude and genuine passion for helping young peopleAn Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• A specialist team who understand SEMH & SEND environments
• FREE CPD & tailored SEN/SEMH training
• Long-term & permanent opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay
• Honest communication & ongoing support
• Work in schools that prioritise inclusion, wellbeing & growth