Part-Time SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant – Flexible Work for University Students
North Manchester | Ideal for Education & Social Science Students
Are you a university student or recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience working with children and young people? We are currently recruiting flexible, part-time Teaching Assistants to work on a day-to-day or short-term basis within a range of SEN and SEMH school settings across Bury.
This role is perfect for students studying Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Youth Work, Criminology or related fields who want practical experience to support their future career—while keeping a schedule that fits around lectures, placements and exams.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students with additional learning, social or emotional needs, helping them engage with learning in a positive, structured environment. Work is offered on a flexible basis, allowing you to choose the days you are available.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting Teachers in SEN and SEMH classrooms on a day-to-day basis.
- Providing individual or small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
- Helping create a calm, safe and encouraging learning environment.
- Building confidence, social skills and emotional wellbeing in young people.
- Gaining valuable experience in behaviour support, safeguarding and inclusive practice.
Who We’re Looking For
Ideal for:
- University students (Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, Youth Work etc.)
- Recent graduates looking to build experience before entering teaching or support roles
Essential:
- Experience working with children or young people in any setting (schools, tutoring, mentoring, coaching, care, youth groups etc.)
- Flexible availability – choose the days that fit your timetable
- A positive, patient and proactive approach
- An up-to-date DBS on the update service (we can assist with your retrieval of this is you don’t already have one.)
Preferred but Not Required:
- Experience working with individuals with additional/ complex needs
- Interest in pursuing careers in teaching, psychology, pastoral work or youth support
Why This Role Is Great for Students
- Flexible work around your studies
- Perfect for building experience for PGCEs or postgraduate pathways
- Paid classroom experience in a supportive environment
- Opportunity to explore different school settings and year groups
If you think this sounds like a good fit for you, apply now with an up-to-date CV and a member of the team will be in touch.
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.
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