Special Needs Teaching Assistant. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to support secondary students with complex needs in Trafford. This full-time role involves working closely with educational professionals and helping to create a safe and inclusive learning environment. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK and relevant experience with Special Needs students. Competitive pay of up to £110 per day is offered.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

Access to CPD courses

Referral scheme rewards

Ongoing support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Must have a DBS on the Update Service or be prepared to get one.
• Previous school-based experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support secondary aged pupils with Special Needs in small groups or 1:1.
• Promote a safe and inclusive working environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for the child's support.

Skills

Engagement and motivation skills

Calmness under pressure

Ability to manage challenging behaviors

Job description

Overview

Tradewind are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work with Complex needs. Position: SEN Teaching Assistant. Location: Trafford, Sale (M33). Setting: Special Needs school supporting both Primary and Secondary ages. Contract: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm (could turn permanent for the right person). Salary: Up to 110/day (DOE).

Are you a natural when it comes to engaging and motivating young people? Are you calm and resilient when dealing with challenging behaviours? If so, then this school needs you!

Responsibilities

• Supporting secondary aged pupils in small groups or 1:1 with Special Needs, including Autism, ADHD or Social, Emotional difficulties (SEMH) that can result in challenging behaviours.
• Maintain class sizes of no more than 10 students with at least two support staff in each.
• Be based at a secondary special needs school in the Trafford, Sale (M33) area catering for young people aged 11-19 with significant and Complex Needs.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and engaging working environment.
• Collaborate with the SEN team, senior leaders, heads of departments, parents and carers, social workers, and other professionals in the child’s multidisciplinary team.
• Take advantage of opportunities for ongoing training and development.
• Make a real difference to the quality of life and life chances of young people who need extra support the most.

Requirements

• To succeed in this Learning Support Assistant role, you must:
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Provide a CV with a full history.
• Have a DBS on the Update Service (or be prepared to get a new one).
• Min of two professional references.
• Overseas Police Checks (if applicable).
• Previous school based experience.
• Candidates with experience as a Teaching Assistant, Secondary Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Support Worker, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker, Sports Coach, Pastoral Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Mentor or Behaviour Mentor will be considered.

Benefits of working via Tradewind

• Top rates of pay, as we attract the best education talent
• Great opportunity in education and training available
• Access to more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency including over 2,500 FREE courses with The National College
• A generous referral scheme to earn rewards for recommending friends
• Full interview preparation and assistance to boost your confidence and chances of success
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• User-friendly Online Portal for easy timesheet management and availability updates
• Free social and networking events to connect with peers and consultants

How to apply

To be considered for this exciting Learning Support Assistant position or to learn more about similar opportunities in the area, please contact Kieran in our Manchester office at the phone number provided, email or click APPLY above.