Team Teach Trained SEN Support Staff

Engage Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent positions

Competitive rates of pay

Job summary

Engage Education is seeking Team Teach trained Teaching Support staff to work across Stockport and surrounding areas. You will support pupils with SEND, SEMH and complex needs in specialist settings, delivering 1:1 and small-group support and helping pupils access learning.

We value calm, patient, and resilient candidates with strong communication skills who can work with teachers and SENCOs to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Team Teach training is essential for some roles.
• Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, or complex needs.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Helping pupils access learning and build independence.
• Working closely with teachers and wider teams.
• Creating a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills

Team Teach training

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Job description

Team Teach Trained SEN Support Staff - Stockport & Surrounding Areas

Start Date: Immediate / September starts available

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 M20 and the surrounding Manchester areas.

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 M20, Didsbury, Withington, Chorlton, Wythenshawe, South Manchester or the surrounding areas.