Team Teach Teaching Assistant

Engage Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Wide range of SEN opportunities in T…

Short-term and long-term placements

Opportunities to develop SEN exposure

Ongoing support throughout placement

Job summary

Engage Education in Manchester is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in an SEN environment. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping learners access activities and develop confidence.

The role emphasizes supporting communication, social and emotional development, independence, behaviour, and personal care where needed. A truly rewarding opportunity to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN, SEND, ASC, ADHD, SEMH, SLD or PMLD would be highly desirable.
• Experience in education, care, support work or youth work would also be considered.
• If you don't have direct SEN experience but have the right attitude and transferable skills, we'd still love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Helping pupils access learning activities and develop their confidence.
• Supporting communication, social and emotional development.
• Encouraging independence and positive behaviour.
• Assisting pupils with their individual learning targets.
• Supporting sensory and practical activities.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals.
• Supporting personal care where required.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Caring

Resilient

Team player

Strong communicator

Reliable & adaptable

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Location: Manchester

Role: Teaching Assistant – SEN

Contract: Full-time / Temporary, with potential for long-term opportunities

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Engage Education are currently recruiting for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEN school in Tameside.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their education and development.

The Role

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Helping pupils access learning activities and develop their confidence.
• Supporting communication, social and emotional development.
• Encouraging independence and positive behaviour.
• Assisting pupils with their individual learning targets.
• Supporting sensory and practical activities.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff and external professionals.
• Supporting personal care where required.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

About You

• Patient, caring and compassionate.
• Passionate about working with children with additional needs.
• Resilient and confident when working in challenging situations.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Keen to develop their experience within SEN education.

Previous experience working with SEN, SEND, ASC, ADHD, SEMH, SLD or PMLD would be highly desirable. Experience in education, care, support work or youth work would also be considered.

If you don't have direct SEN experience but have the right attitude and transferable skills, we'd still love to hear from you.

Why Work with Engage Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Access to a wide range of SEN opportunities across Tameside and Greater Manchester.
• Short-term and long-term placements.
• Opportunities to develop your SEN experience.
• Ongoing support throughout your placement.
• A straightforward registration and payroll process.