SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Permanent Position

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £22,800 actual salary

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:00pm, term time

Contract: Permanent

Recruitment: The Education Specialists are working in partnership with an established organisation to support the recruitment of this permanent appointment.

About the Role

The Education Specialists are delighted to be working in partnership with a specialist education organisation in Greater Manchester to recruit a Teaching Assistant Level 2 on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team working with children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.

The successful candidate will play an important role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and independence, and engage positively with school life.

You will work closely with teaching and senior staff to provide one-to-one and small-group support, deliver targeted interventions and promote positive behaviour within a calm, structured and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting and professional relationships with students.
• Support children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support both inside and outside the classroom.
• Support the implementation of EHCP targets, individual learning plans, behaviour plans and risk assessments.
• Help students manage and regulate their emotions and behaviour using agreed strategies.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in a calm and consistent manner.
• Deliver planned learning, wellbeing and SEMH interventions.
• Adapt approaches and resources to help students access learning.
• Support students during lessons, transitions, breaktimes and other less-structured periods.
• Monitor and report on student progress, wellbeing and behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider school team to create a positive learning environment.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and contribute to the welfare of all students.

About You

We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient, empathetic and passionate about supporting young people.

You will ideally have:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or similar setting.
• Experience supporting students with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• A good understanding of behaviour management and positive behaviour strategies.
• The ability to remain calm and consistent when dealing with challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths.
• A relevant Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, or equivalent experience.

Experience with EHCPs, behaviour support plans, targeted interventions, de-escalation techniques or SEMH programmes would be advantageous.

What the Organisation Offers

• £22,800 actual salary
• Permanent, term-time position
• Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:00pm
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
• Training in SEN awareness, safeguarding, first aid and other relevant areas
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression
• Potential opportunities to support educational visits and additional school activities

Safeguarding

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete all relevant pre-employment and safeguarding checks and demonstrate a strong commitment to child protection and safe working practices.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Support Worker looking to secure a permanent role supporting children and young people with SEN/SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

The Education Specialists are managing the recruitment process in partnership with the organisation.

Please apply with your latest CV and a member of the TES team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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