SEN Teaching Assistant - Manchester

Aspire People; Ringway; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible assignments

Supportive recruitment team

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants across Manchester, Oldham and surrounding areas, offering day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities in a range of schools.

We seek caring, patient individuals with a Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, experience with SEND, an enhanced DBS (or willing to apply) and references covering the last two years. Enjoy flexible placements and supportive guidance from our education recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.
• Experience working with SEND and supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• References covering the last two years of employment or relevant activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Patience

Adaptability

Pupil support skills

Education

Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Experience with SEND

Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply

References covering last two years

Tools

Makaton

PECS

ASC/ADHD awareness

Team Teach

Safeguarding

First aid training

SEMH awareness

Manual handling

Personal care

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistants Wanted - Manchester, Oldham & Surrounding Areas

Day-to-Day | Short-Term | Long-Term Opportunities Available

Are you a passionate, qualified and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?

Aspire People is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants across Manchester, Oldham and the surrounding areas!

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and experienced individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day supply work, a short-term placement or a long-term opportunity, we have a range of roles to suit your availability and career goals.

What we're looking for

• A minimum Level 2 qualification in a relevant field, such as Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with individuals with additional needs, ideally supporting children or young people with SEND.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for a new enhanced DBS check.
• References covering the last two years of your employment and/or relevant activities.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach, with a genuine passion for helping every child reach their potential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to support pupils' learning, development, communication, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Additional training and certifications

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and ADHD awareness.
• Makaton, PECS and alternative communication strategies.
• Team Teach, positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
• Safeguarding, paediatric first aid and first aid training.
• Manual handling and personal care.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Any other relevant training, qualifications or certificates that would support you in an SEN setting.

Why register with Aspire People?

• Flexible working options - choose from day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments.
• A variety of school settings - opportunities in mainstream schools, specialist SEN provisions and alternative educational settings.
• Rewarding opportunities - make a real difference to children's learning, confidence and development.
• Dedicated support - work with a friendly education recruitment team who understand your needs and career ambitions.
• Career development - gain experience and explore opportunities that match your qualifications and interests.

Where are we recruiting?

We are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants across Manchester, Oldham and the surrounding areas, with opportunities available in a range of educational settings.

Help us make a difference, one pupil at a time.

Aspire People - helping great people make a difference in education.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks