Specialist Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant in Manchester. This full-time role involves supporting students with special educational needs in a secondary school environment. Ideal candidates will have previous school experience and a solid understanding of SEN and SEMH requirements. The position offers a supportive work atmosphere with benefits such as a dedicated consultant, discounted training programs, and generous time off. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply with your CV.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Discounted CPD program

In-house payment

13 weeks off per year

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a school setting is essential.
• Understanding of various SEN and SEMH needs required.

Responsibilities

• Support students in a secondary school environment.
• Work with children with special educational needs.

Skills

School experience

Knowledge of SEN and SEMH needs

Enhanced DBS certificate

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

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Specialist Teaching Assistant, Manchester

Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

1e230a030c00

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you looking for a full-time support role in a secondary school? Teaching Personnel are currently looking for teaching assistants in Manchester who have previous experience and are looking to work in specialist SEN and SEMH schools after May half-term.

For these roles you should:

• Have previous school experience
• Have knowledge and understanding of different SEN and SEMH needs that can be applied to the role
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (this can be applied for through Teaching Personnel if needed)

Benefits of working for Teaching Personnel:

• A dedicated consultant to discuss current or future roles with you
• An extensively discounted CPD program
• Payment in house, meaning no fees from Umbrella companies
• 13 weeks off per year.

If you are interested in working with us and starting a new role, please apply with an up-to-date CV highlighting relevant experience.

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.

Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 6 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role.

When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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