SEN Teaching Assistant

The Education Specialists; Hartlebury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE rates

Weekly pay

Long-term opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant

SEN CPD access

Job summary

The Education Specialists are seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Greater Manchester. You will work closely with teachers to provide high-quality support to pupils with additional needs throughout the school day.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, aiding pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs, helping access learning, supporting communication and behaviour plans, and collaborating with therapists and the wider team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate.
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils who may have complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs.
• Helping pupils access learning and participate positively in school life.
• Supporting communication, social development and independence.
• Implementing individual support and behaviour plans.
• Using positive behaviour strategies to help pupils regulate and engage.
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Assisting with personal care and day-to-day needs where required.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants - Specialist SEN School

Location: Greater Manchester

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: Competitive PAYE rates

Contract: Temporary - Long-Term

Hours: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Employer: The Education Specialists (TES)

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide high-quality support to pupils throughout the school day.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs.
• Helping pupils access learning and participate positively in school life.
• Supporting communication, social development and independence.
• Implementing individual support and behaviour plans.
• Using positive behaviour strategies to help pupils regulate and engage.
• Supporting pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Assisting with personal care and other day-to-day needs where required.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider support team.
• Creating a calm, safe and structured learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Experienced working with children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate.
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils who may have complex needs.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Consistent in their approach and able to follow individual support plans.
• Passionate about helping young people develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Previous experience in a specialist SEN school, residential setting, Alternative Provision, PRU or similar environment would be highly advantageous.

Relevant qualifications such as Teaching Assistant qualifications, CACHE, Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching & Learning, Health & Social Care or equivalent experience are welcomed.

Why Work Through TES

At The Education Specialists, we don't just place you in a role - we support you throughout your education career.

You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive PAYE rates of pay
• Weekly pay
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• A dedicated recruitment consultant
• Access to SEN and Challenging Behaviour CPD
• Support throughout your placement
• Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education
• £150 Refer a Friend scheme

The Education Specialists (TES)

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.