Level 1 SEND Teaching Assistant Job - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

SEND Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Tameside - Full-Time - Immediate Start

Your New Job

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Hays Education is seeking a dedicatedSEND Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join a specialist school in Tameside, Greater Manchester. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a nurturing and inclusive environment, supporting pupils aged 4-16 with a range of complex needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. As a SEND TA, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Assist with personalised learning plans
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists
• Help create a safe and engaging classroom environment

Your New Company

Hays Education is a leading recruitment agency working in partnership with schools across Greater Manchester. We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly respected specialist SEND school in Tameside. The school provides high-quality education and care for pupils with a wide range of additional needs, and places a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, communication, and life skills. The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to personalised learning. Facilities include:

• Purpose-built sensory rooms
• Therapy and intervention spaces
• Outdoor learning environments
• A supportive and collaborative staff team

What You'll Need to Succeed

• A genuine interest in supporting children with SEND
• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in a school or care setting (desirable but not essential)
• Willingness to undertake training (e.g. Team Teach, safeguarding)
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through Hays

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive daily rate and holiday pay
• Free CPD training including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Dedicated support from your Hays consultant
• Opportunity to work in a well-regarded SEND school
• Potential for long-term or permanent employment

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant Level 1 role in Tameside, click 'Apply Now' to send your CV, or contact the Hays Education team in Manchester for more information.Not quite the right role for you? Get in touch to discuss other opportunities in SEND support, teaching assistant jobs, and education roles across Greater Manchester.

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