Teaching Assistant - SEN Support

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team in Manchester. This role involves working closely with children aged 11-19 who have diverse needs, including autism and moderate learning difficulties. The ideal candidate will possess a nurturing personality and a desire to make a difference in the lives of these children. The position offers the potential for contract extension or a permanent role based on performance. If you are passionate about education and want to contribute to a caring environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 11-19 with varying needs.
• Assist in classroom and SEN support on a 1:1 basis.

Skills

SEN Support

Child Care

Communication Skills

Patience

Education

LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant

GCSE Maths and English

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Teaching Assistant - SEN Support, Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for aspiring SEN Teaching Assistants or Learning support workers who can support children in a large SEN school in Tameside.

You will be supporting children aged 11-19 years old with varying needs from complex needs and non-verbal to moderate learning difficulties and autism. Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and caring individual who can support children on a 1:1 basis or within small groups.

Located in Duckinfield, the school is located close to major motorway networks and it easily accessed by public transport.

The position is open to all those with the desire to support and help others with additional needs. The school are not necessarily looking for those with experience or qualifications, but instead are reaching out to those with a nurturing personality and nature and a will to help others. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location – Duckinfield
• Position – SEN TA
• Type of work – Classroom and SEN support
• Contract or position start date – ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration – Full academic Year
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) – July 2025
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) – Temporary – Permanent
• Minimum rate of pay – £85 per day
• Hours – 8:30 am – : Mon – Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a similar setting
• LEVEL 2 Teaching Assistant/or equivalent and above is preferable
• GCSE Maths and English and Computer literate
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years