Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100-£110/day DOE

Temp-to-Perm opportunity

Full-time, term-time position

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Simply Education is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Longsight, Manchester. This role supports pupils with SEND and complex needs in a nurturing, relationship-based setting, with EHCPs and personalised strategies.

The position offers a full-time, term-time timetable with a warm team, ongoing training, and potential progression within a PRU/specialist provision environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt to individual learning needs.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Care Worker or Support Worker is desirable.
• Experience within a PRU, Alternative Provision, SEMH setting or specialist SEND environment would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Supporting communication, social and emotional development.
• Helping pupils engage positively with learning activities.
• Implementing strategies identified within EHCPs and support plans.
• Promoting independence, confidence and resilience.
• Supporting pupils requiring additional behavioural or emotional support.
• Working closely with teachers and wider support staff.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Contributing to a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patient & nurturing

Strong communication

Adapt to individual learning needs

TA/LSA or mentor experience

PRU/Alternative Provision experience

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEND & PRU Provision - Longsight, Manchester

Full-Time | Term Time Only

£100 - £110 per day DOE

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

The best Teaching Assistants do more than support learning. They build confidence, create trust and help young people overcome barriers that can sometimes make education feel overwhelming.

Simply Education is working with a specialist SEND school in Longsight to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a nurturing and highly supportive environment where the needs of each child are truly at the heart of everything.

The school has a strong focus on understanding each learner as an individual and creating positive outcomes through relationship-based learning and personalised support. Staff work collaboratively to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

Supporting pupils who may have a range of additional needs, including SEND, communication difficulties, social, emotional and behavioural needs, this role would suit candidates who are passionate about helping young people succeed both academically and personally.

We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience working in PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), Alternative Provision, SEND schools, SEMH settings or specialist educational environments, where building positive relationships and supporting vulnerable learners is a key part of the role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting communication, social and emotional development
• Helping pupils engage positively with learning activities
• Implementing strategies identified within EHCPs and support plans
• Promoting independence, confidence and resilience
• Supporting pupils who may require additional behavioural or emotional support
• Working closely with teachers and wider support staff
• Building positive relationships with pupils and families
• Contributing to a safe and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to adapt to individual learning needs
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Care Worker or Support Worker is desirable
• Experience within a PRU, Alternative Provision, SEMH setting or specialist SEND environment would be highly advantageous
• Passion for helping young people achieve their potential
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

What's On Offer

• £100 - £110 per day DOE
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Full-time, term-time position
• Supportive and welcoming staff team
• Opportunity to work within a specialist SEND and alternative provision environment
• Valuable experience supporting pupils with complex needs
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

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Safeguarding Statement

All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS, provide two recent professional references, and complete a safeguarding-compliant application