Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a secondary school setting in Manchester. You will provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, helping pupils with SEND and other needs to engage with learning.

The role is on-site in Manchester, full-time and temporary, with daily pay between £92.63 and £115. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable and capable of building positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and confident with vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and engage with learning.
• Build trusting, professional relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Confident

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary School, Manchester

Location: Manchester

Setting: Secondary School

Pay: £92.63 - £115 per day

Hours: Full-time

Job type: Temporary

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Working pattern: On-site

Location: M11 1AB

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with a range of SEND and additional needs
• Helping young people regulate emotions and engage positively with learning
• Building trusting, professional relationships with pupils
• Working closely with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral teams
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable and confident working with vulnerable young people. Previous experience within SEND, education, youth work, care or a similar setting would be highly beneficial.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.