SEND TA Beswick

Justteachers Ltd; Beswick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Beswick is recruiting a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in our partner school. This full-time, temporary role runs from September 2026 to Christmas, with strong extension potential based on funding and performance.

You will work with the SENCO and teachers to deliver tailored academic, social, and emotional support in 1:1 or small group settings, assisting pupils with ASC, ADHD, SLD, or SEMH needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children or young people with SEND in educational, care, or youth-work settings.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is highly desirable, or relevant training such as Team-Teach, PECS, or Makaton.
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to process a new application through Justteachers.
• Provision of at least two professional or character references covering the last 2 years (ideally education or care-based settings).
• Exceptional patience, empathy, adaptability, and a proactive attitude toward supporting vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and Small Group Support tailored to EHCPs of pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Adapt Learning Resources alongside the class teacher to ensure accessible, engaging lessons.
• Manage Challenging Behaviour calmly and effectively, implementing positive de-escalation strategies.
• Foster Emotional and Social Growth, helping pupils build confidence, communication skills, and independence.
• Track and Report Progress, maintaining detailed records of engagement and milestones.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

About the role:

justteachers is looking to recruit a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs within one of our partner schools in Beswick. This full-time, temporary role begins in September 2026 and will run until Christmasinitially, with a strong possibility of extending for the full academic year based on funding and performance.

In this role, you will work closely with the school’s Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) and class teachers to provide tailored academic, social, and emotional support. You will be working either 1:1 or in small group settings with pupils who may have a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 and Small Group Support tailored to the specific learning and behavioral plans (EHCPs) of pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Adapt Learning Resources alongside the class teacher to ensure lessons are accessible, engaging, and interactive for the pupils you support.
• Manage Challenging Behaviour calmly and effectively, implementing positive de-escalation strategies to keep pupils focused and safe.
• Foster Emotional and Social Growth, helping pupils build confidence, communication skills, and independence in the classroom and during break times.
• Track and Report Progress, maintaining detailed records of student engagement and milestones to share with the SENCO, teachers, and parents.

Pre-requisites:

• Proven experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in an educational, care, or youth-work setting.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is highly desirable, or relevant training such as Team-Teach, PECS, or Makaton.
• Must hold an enhanced child-only DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to process a new application through justteachers.
• Provision of at least two professional or character references covering the last 2 years (ideally including education or care-based settings).
• Exceptional patience, empathy, adaptability, and a proactive attitude toward supporting vulnerable learners.