SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Axcis Education Recruitment; Sale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide essential classroom support for children with Special Educational Needs. The ideal candidate will have experience in UK primary schools, be adaptable and resilient. This is a full-time role focused on creating an inclusive learning environment. You must also possess an Enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a UK primary school is required.
• Confident understanding of how to support children with additional needs.
• Willingness to learn, reflect, and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Ability to stay calm and supportive under pressure and to work collaboratively with staff.
• Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one as part of recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support focusing on SEN.
• Work closely with teaching staff to implement support strategies.
• Maintain a calm and consistent approach under pressure.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
• Support safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Skills

Child engagement

Calm under pressure

Collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Axcis Education is seeking an experienced and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in a welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Manchester. This full-time role involves general classroom support with a clear focus on children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including those with more complex needs and behavioural challenges. The role is not exclusively 1:1, but you will adapt your approach to meet individual needs within the classroom. Pupils may present with autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, sensory processing needs, speech and language delays and SEMH challenges. An open-minded, flexible and trauma-informed approach is essential, and safeguarding procedures and child protection knowledge are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general classroom support with a focus on SEN to help pupils stay engaged, regulate emotions, and feel safe in school.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider SEN team to implement support strategies.
• Maintain a calm, consistent, and supportive approach under pressure and apply positive behaviour management techniques.
• Adapt teaching and support strategies to meet individual pupil needs within a classroom setting.
• Support safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with school and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working within a UK primary school is required.
• Confident understanding of how to support children with additional needs.
• Willingness to learn, reflect, and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Ability to stay calm and supportive under pressure and to work collaboratively with staff.
• Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one as part of recruitment.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
• Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or other protected characteristics. You will be required to provide an up-to-date DBS or be prepared to permit Axcis to process one on your behalf, along with other mandatory checks in line with DfE guidance.
• The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
• Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position and prepared to attend a face-to-face interview with Axcis.
• Salary/Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Laurene Pierrot on 0161 529 9200 ext: 5013.

Contact

Laurene Pierrot
Telephone: [phone] ext: 5013

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