Sen Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Weekly PAYE

SEND Toolkit access

Professional development

Permanent opportunities

Education consultant support

Access to SEND schools

Job summary

Connex Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with EHCPs in specialist settings in Greater Manchester. You will work 1:1, in small groups and alongside teachers to foster independence, communication and social development.

We welcome candidates with SEND experience or those who have supported children in care, youth work or similar contexts. A DBS (Enhanced) is preferred, and ongoing CPD opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience with Autism, SEMH, SLD, PMLD, ADHD or complex needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Calm, patient and resilient when managing challenging behaviours.
• Willing to provide personal care when required.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Deliver small group interventions.
• Assist teachers with classroom learning.
• Encourage independence, communication and social development.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Provide personal care where required.
• Help pupils achieve their individual EHCP outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Resilient

Communication skills

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: WHITEFIELD, MANCHESTER
Salary: £93.00 - £100.00 per day (depending on experience)

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you a compassionate, patient and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change young people's lives?

Connex Education is proud to partner with several outstanding specialists SEND schools across Bury, and we are looking for dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to join our growing team.

Whether you have previous SEND experience or have supported children and young people in care, youth work or similar settings, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career supporting pupils with additional needs.

About our Schools

One of our specialist partner schools, supports students aged 11-19 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

The school provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment for pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including:

• Severe, Profound and Complex Learning Difficulties
• Moderate Learning Difficulties
• Generic Learning Difficulties
• Social Communication Difficulties
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Pupils may require support with:

• Cognition and learning needs
• Communication and interaction, including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Sensory and physical disabilities, including Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI) and Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI)

Working within this environment offers an incredibly rewarding opportunity to help young people develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.

About Our SEND Opportunities

We also work with a variety of specialist schools and alternative provisions supporting children and young people aged 2-19, including settings specialising in:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Physical Disabilities
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

We also support an alternative educational academy for primary-aged pupils (Years 1-6) with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. These pupils attend following permanent exclusion or because they are at significant risk of exclusion from mainstream education.

The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where pupils receive personalised support to improve behaviour, rebuild confidence and successfully re-engage with education before transitioning back into mainstream or specialist provision.

Your Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you may:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Deliver small group interventions
• Assist teachers with classroom learning
• Encourage independence, communication and social development
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Provide personal care where required
• Help pupils achieve their individual EHCP outcomes

Every day is different, and every achievement—big or small—makes a lasting impact.

Assignment Details

• Monday-Friday
• 8:30am-3:30pm
• Flexible working available (1-5 days per week)
• Long-term, ongoing and temp-to-perm opportunities
• Immediate and September starts available

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £93-£100, depending on experience
• Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit with 19+ accredited CPD courses
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunities to secure permanent positions
• Dedicated education consultant providing personalised support
• Access to a wide range of SEND schools across Greater Manchester

Person Specification

We're looking for candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs, either within schools or similar settings.
• Have experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, SLD, PMLD, ADHD or complex needs.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Are calm, patient and resilient when managing challenging behaviours.
• Are happy to provide personal care where required.
• Can follow EHCP targets, behaviour plans and individual support strategies.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one.

All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.