Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant - Empower Students

Premier Education Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Education is recruiting a committed Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist secondary school in Manchester. You will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to provide one-to-one and small-group support throughout the school day.

Experience with SEND, resilience and teamwork are essential. The role runs 8.30am–3.30pm, full-time, with a 4-week minimum placement and potential extension. Daily PAYE rates apply (£92.56–£115).

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience in school, care, youth work or similar support environment.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Comfortable supporting pupils with complex or challenging needs.
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Reliable and available full-time from 8:30am to 3:30pm.
• Placement lasting at least four weeks.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Helping pupils access lessons and personalised learning activities
• Supporting pupils to work towards their EHCP outcomes
• Encouraging communication, independence and positive social interaction
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Helping pupils manage transitions and daily routines
• Preparing learning resources and supporting classroom activities
• Monitoring pupils' engagement and sharing observations with teaching staff
• Following individual support, behaviour and safeguarding plans
• Helping to maintain a safe, calm and nurturing learning environment

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Compassion

Resilience

Teamwork

Full-time availability 8:30am–3:30pm

Education

Teaching Assistant / childcare qualification

Job description

Premier Education is recruiting a committed Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist secondary school in Manchester. You will work alongside teachers and specialist staff to provide one-to-one and small-group support throughout the school day.

Experience with SEND, resilience and teamwork are essential. The role runs 8.30am–3.30pm, full-time, with a 4-week minimum placement and potential extension. Daily PAYE rates apply (£92.56–£115).