SEN Teaching Assistant - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited : Job Details

SEN Teaching Assistant - Special Needs Support - Manchester

Your New Job

Are you an experienced or aspiring SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? A rewarding opportunity has arisen to join a specialist primary school in Manchester, supporting pupils with a range of complex needs including autism, speech and language difficulties, and profound learning disabilities. This full-time role involves working closely with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them access tailored learning and develop essential life skills.

Your New Company

You'll be working with Hays Education, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies for education professionals. We partner with a wide range of schools across Greater Manchester, offering long-term and permanent roles. This particular setting is renowned for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership, and commitment to professional development. Staff are valued and encouraged to grow within a collaborative and caring environment.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Previous experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a school, nursery, or care setting.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting pupils with additional needs.
• A relevant qualification such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant, Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply for one through Hays.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Access to free CPD training including safeguarding and SEN strategies.
• Dedicated support from your Hays consultant throughout your placement.
• The chance to make a lasting impact in a child's educational journey.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant job in Manchester, click 'apply now' to upload your CV, or contact Hays Education Manchester directly. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position in education, we'd love to hear from you for a confidential career discussion.

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