Team Teach Support Staff – Manchester

Engage Partners Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking Team Teach trained SEN Support Staff to work across Manchester specialist schools and provisions. You will support pupils to access learning, promote emotional wellbeing and build independence. Ideal candidates have Team Teach training (essential for some roles), experience with SEND, SEMH, challenging behaviour, and a calm, patient approach.

DBS Update Service preferred. We offer local opportunities, long-term and permanent roles, competitive pay, dedicated

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or complex needs.
• Team Teach training is essential for some roles.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND, SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to learners.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Use de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams.
• Help pupils engage with learning and build independence.

Skills

Team Teach training

SEN/SEMH experience

Communication

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Team Teach Trained SEN Support Staff

Start Date: Immediate

Are you Team Teach trained and looking for your next SEN role?

We’re currently recruiting Team Teach trained Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Learning Support Assistants and SEN Support Workers to work across a number of specialist schools and SEN provisions in and around Manchester.

If you have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, challenging behaviour or complex needs, we’d love to hear from you.

The role

You could be working within a specialist SEN school, alternative provision or dedicated SEND setting, supporting pupils to access learning and develop their confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams
• Helping pupils engage with learning and build independence
• Following individual behaviour and support plans
• Creating a safe, calm and supportive environment

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Current Team Teach training – essential for some of our roles
• Experience working within SEN, SEMH, PRU, AP or specialist school settings
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour or complex needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

We’d love to hear from experienced Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers, Youth Workers, Care Workers and other professionals with relevant experience.

Why work with us?

We can offer:

• Local SEN opportunities across Manchester and Greater Manchester
• Long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• A straightforward registration process
• Regular support throughout your placement
• Opportunities to develop your SEN experience
• Access to relevant training and CPD
• The opportunity to work in a range of specialist settings

About Engage Education

Engage Education is a specialist education recruitment agency with a dedicated team based in Manchester.

We work closely with schools across Manchester and Greater Manchester, building strong relationships with Headteachers, SENCOs and school leaders and connecting them with the right education professionals.

Because our team is locally based, we understand the schools and settings across the area and can match you with opportunities that genuinely suit your experience, skills and career goals.

We’re not about simply placing you into the first available role. We want to get to know you, understand what you’re looking for and find the right school and opportunity for you.

If you’re Team Teach trained and looking for your next SEN opportunity in and around Manchester.