SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Primary School

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in Manchester is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools. Ideal candidates will be recent graduates with a relevant degree, possess essential experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and exhibit strong communication skills. This role offers both short-term and long-term placements, fostering supportive environments where pupils can thrive. Join us in making a difference in education while developing your skills.

Benefits

Opportunities to develop skills alongside experienced educators

Dedicated support from the agency throughout placement

Qualifications

• Essential experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) for this role.
• Strong communication abilities and capacity to implement behaviour policies.
• Recent graduates with a relevant Bachelor's degree are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND children in their learning journey.
• Work in supportive environments to help pupils thrive.
• Engage in short-term or long-term placements with flexibility.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Strong communication skills

Resilient and adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related subject

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Primary School

Aspire People are looking for enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support specialist schools across Manchester. Whether you're exploring a career in teaching, looking to gain valuable SEND experience before teacher training, or you may have experience as a tutor and are now looking to build on your skills, we want to hear from you!

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in supportive environments, helping pupils thrive academically and personally. Whether you're looking for short-term supply work or a long-term placement, we can match you with a role that suits your goals and availability.

What We’re Looking For:

• Recent UK graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or another subject linked to the UK curriculum
• Experience with SEN is essential in this role
• Resilient, adaptable, and eager to support students in their learning journey
• Willingness to work in a specialist school with SEND children
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow and implement school behaviour policies

What We Offer:

• Long-term and short-term opportunities across Manchester specialist schools and alternative provisions
• Opportunities to develop your skills and work alongside experienced educators
• Dedicated support from Aspire People throughout your placement

Kick off the new calendar year by making a difference with Aspire People – where your graduate journey into education begins.

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.