Teaching Assistant

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Sale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide school network access

Short-term and permanent roles

Competitive pay

Job summary

Blackstone Recruitment Limited is seeking reliable Teaching Assistants to join a network of primary, secondary and SEN settings across Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Roles include short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities, with competitive pay dependent on experience.

Applicants with experience in education, childcare or youth work are encouraged to apply. DBS checks and right-to-work in the UK are required where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in primary or secondary settings.
• Experience with SEN, autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs.
• 1:1 and small-group intervention experience.
• Support pupil academic, social and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within primary or secondary settings.
• Assist with SEN and additional learning needs.
• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups to improve learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with teachers and school teams to create an engaging learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Small groups

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Inclusive learning

Education

Experience in education or childcare

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Primary, Secondary & SEN Settings

Location: Greater Manchester & Lancashire

Job Type: Temporary / Long-Term / Permanent Opportunities

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and role

Blackstone Recruitment are currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to work across a number of established primary, secondary and specialist SEN schools throughout Greater Manchester, Trafford, Altrincham and Blackpool.

We are working with a range of schools that are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and committed Teaching Assistants to join their teams on both short-term and long-term assignments.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants with experience in:

• Supporting pupils within primary or secondary settings
• SEN and additional learning needs
• Autism, ADHD, SEMH and behavioural needs
• 1:1 and small-group intervention
• Supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development
• Working collaboratively with teachers and wider school teams
• Creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment

We welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants as well as candidates with relevant experience in education, childcare, youth work, support work or similar settings.

Why work with Blackstone Recruitment?

• Access to opportunities across a wide network of schools
• Short-term, long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities within mainstream and specialist SEN settings
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Potential for long-term and permanent placements

Requirements

Candidates will need the appropriate right to work in the UK and will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required.

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or have relevant experience working with children and young people, we would love to hear from you.