Secondary SEN Teaching Assistants - Manchester

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

Job summary

An established education agency is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for flexible roles across Manchester. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in students' lives by providing essential support in both mainstream and specialist settings. Ideal candidates will have experience with additional needs and a relevant qualification. Enjoy the flexibility of working in varied school environments while developing your skills in supporting students with SEMH and challenging behaviors. If you're passionate about education and making a difference, this opportunity 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.
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification or relevant education degree.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience with children with additional needs

Understanding of SEMH strategies

Patience and understanding

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification

Relevant 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.