SEND Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education are working with a primary school in Didsbury, Manchester, seeking full-time SEND Teaching Assistants to support children with Autism and other needs. Immediate or ASAP start available, with a welcoming, inclusive environment that values wellbeing and community.

You will join a supportive team, with flexible hours and a clear path to permanent roles, access to CPD (Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) and resources to help you make a lasting impact from day one.

Qualifications

• Must have recent/relevant experience working with children and young people, within the past five years.
• Must have a passion for education.
• Must possess good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of the teacher.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children
• Support children consistently whilst responding to their individual needs
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans as appropriate
• Deliver catch-up sessions

Skills

Experience with children

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Didsbury, Manchester

Working Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday to Friday

Start Date: Immediate or ASAP

Milk Education are working with an exceptional Primary school in Didsbury who are seeking full-time SEND Teaching Assistants to work with children that have Autism and other additional needs.

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced educator to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You’ll be joining a supportive, inclusive school that puts wellbeing and community at the centre of everything they do. It’s a good fit for someone who wants to become a familiar face in a school that values consistency.

SEND Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all children
• Support children consistently whilst responding to their individual needs
• Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/plans as appropriate
• Deliver catch-up sessions

SEND Teaching Assistant Person Specification

• Must have recent/relevant experience working with children and young people, within the past five years
• Must have a passion for education
• Must possess good numeracy and literacy skills
• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of the teacher
• Must be reliable and punctual

Why Join Us?

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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