SEN Support Assistant
hace 20 horas
Clayton le Moors
SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Behaviour Support Location: Manchester (M11) Start Date: September Contract: Supply / Long‑Term Opportunity Rate: Competitive, paid weekly Are you a confident and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills? Our supply agency is looking for a dedicated individual to join a welcoming school in Manchester (M11), providing 1:1 behaviour support for a pupil with additional needs. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful, lasting difference to a child’s progress, confidence, and overall school experience. The Role Working closely with teaching staff and the school’s SEN team, you will: Provide individualised 1:1 support for a pupil with behavioural and social‑emotional needs Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies Support classroom learning, emotional regulation, and daily routines Encourage independence, engagement, and resilience Follow and adapt support based on the pupil’s personalised plan and targets Your input will play a key role in helping the pupil feel understood, supported, and able to thrive both academically and socially. What We're Looking For We welcome applications from candidates who have: Experience in a school-based setting (essential) Strong behaviour management and excellent resilience A calm, patient, and supportive approach Understanding of SEN/SEMH needs A relevant qualification (e.g. CACHE, TA qualification, Psychology degree) – preference. The ability to build trust and form positive, motivating relationships Why Work on Supply? Working through our agency gives you flexibility, choice, and ongoing support. Benefits include: Weekly pay and competitive rates Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of school settings The chance to explore long‑term roles before committing Access to ongoing CPD and training A friendly, dedicated consultant supporting you every step of the way All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website