Sen Teaching Assistant

The Supply Register; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supply Register, in partnership with Prospere Trust, is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for The Grange SEN School, Manchester. Start ASAP or from October half term, supporting pupils with diverse additional needs in a vibrant school environment.

You will work with teachers to provide tailored support, helping pupils engage with learning, build independence and develop social and communication skills across the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a nurturing approach
• Willingness to work as part of a wider school team

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support in the classroom and across the school day
• Deliver individual and small-group assistance to pupils
• Support pupil learning, independence and social skills, and contribute to positive behaviour

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - The Grange SEN School, Manchester

To start ASAP or October half term

The Supply Register | In partnership with Prospere Trust

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to help pupils thrive both academically and personally?

The Supply Register is working in partnership with Prospere Trust to recruit dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join the team at The Grange SEN School in Manchester.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to engage with learning, develop their independence and achieve their individual goals.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide tailored support in the classroom and across the school day.

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development.
• Providing individual and small-group support.
• Helping pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Caring, patient and resilient.
• Passionate about working with children and young people with SEN.
• Positive and enthusiastic, with a nurturing approach.
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Confident working as part of a wider school team.
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to supporting every pupil's potential.

Previous experience working within an SEN setting is desirable, but we also welcome applications from candidates with relevant transferable experience and a genuine passion for making a difference.

Why Join The Grange?

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist school community where every pupil is supported as an individual.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives while developing your own skills and experience within a supportive educational environment.

Location: The Grange SEN School, Manchester

Trust: Prospere Trust