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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Greater Manchester

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £90 – £100 per day

Hours: Full Time

TeacherActive are proud to be working with a number of special needs schools across Manchester and Greater Manchester who are seeking compassionate, resilient, and experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

This role is ideal for someone who has previously worked in a UK SEND school and is confident supporting students with a range of needs including:

· PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties)

· SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties)

· ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)

· SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)

· Complex and medical needs

Key responsibilities:

· Providing tailored 1:1 or small group support to pupils with complex learning needs

· Assisting with personal care, feeding, and mobility as required

· Using calm and effective strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviour

· Promoting independence, communication, and emotional regulation

· Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals

The ideal candidate will have:

· Proven experience working in a UK school (essential)

· Knowledge of supporting students with PMLD, SLD, ASD, SEMH or complex needs

· Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and following behaviour support plans

· A caring, patient, and adaptable approach

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Call Beks on (phone number removed) Email (url removed) to apply today!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services