Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants - Manchester

Aspire People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible roles across Manchester. This opportunity allows you to work in various school settings, providing essential support to students with additional needs. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH and challenging behaviours, and a relevant qualification. Embrace the chance to make a difference while enjoying the flexibility of short-term and long-term placements. If you're passionate about education and want to help students thrive, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Experience in varied school settings

Opportunity for long-term placements

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs in the UK.
• DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional needs.
• Work in mainstream and specialist SEN units.

Skills

Experience with SEN students

Understanding of SEMH and challenging behaviour

Communication skills

Patience and empathy

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Education-related UK degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Supply - Long Term, Short Term & Day-to-Day)
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for flexible and rewarding work in secondary schools across Manchester? Aspire People have a high demand for supply staff for long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.

About the Roles:
Aspire People are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream and specialist SEN units, providing 1:1 and small group support to students with additional needs. Many students have SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, autism, ADHD, or other learning difficulties, so an understanding and patient approach is essential.

Requirements:
UK Experience working with children with additional needs
Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification OR a relevant education-related UK degree
Understanding of SEMH and challenging behaviour strategies
A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Ability to provide two years of professional references

Why Join Us?
Gain experience in varied school settings
Develop skills in supporting students with additional needs
Flexible working options to suit your schedule
Opportunity for long-term placements

If you're passionate about supporting students and making a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.