SEN Teaching Assistant

The Education Specialists; Larkhill; 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

Refer a Friend £150

Placement support

Job summary

The Education Specialists (TES) are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.

As an SEN TA you will work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider team to provide high-quality support, including 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning and participate in school life.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Patient, resilient and compassionate.
• Ability to support pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Experience in a specialist SEN setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs.
• Help pupils access learning and participate in school life.
• Support communication, social development and independence.
• Implement individual support and behaviour plans.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to help pupils regulate and engage.
• Assist with personal care and day-to-day needs when required.
• Build trusting relationships and work with teachers and therapists.
• Create a calm, safe, structured learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience and resilience

Behaviour management

1:1 and small-group support

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

CACHE Level 2/3

Health & Social Care qualification

Equivalent experience

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 Education Specialists (TES) are currently recruiting for SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist education setting in Greater Manchester, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and support workers who are passionate about working with pupils who require a more individualised approach to education.

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

• 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?

• 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

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for an ASAP start and want to work within a specialist setting where your support can genuinely change a young person's life, we'd love to hear from you.

The Education Specialists (TES)

Supporting education. Supporting people. Shaping futures.

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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