SEND Support Assistant

SEND Support Assistant – Flexible opportunities across the Stockport and Tameside area

Are you looking to support those with additional needs? Do you want a dynamic and rewarding career?

Teaching Personnel are looking for those who have a background in supporting SEND needs to provide support to SEN/SEMH focused schools across East Manchester.

What this could look like for you

• Primarily classroom based/Learning support roles
• Supporting complex needs, mental health challenges and behavioural issues
• Working with young people with additional needs including autism, sensory needs, PMLD and medical support
• Day-to-day work, short-term and long-term placements
• Variety and the opportunity to works across different schools
• The opportunity to gain a range of experience

Who we are looking for

• Experience in supporting young people in a school or care environment within the UK
• Availability to work 08:30-15:30, Monday-Friday
• Confidence in supporting instances of challenging behaviour
• Experience of working with SEN, including complex autism and communication issues.
• A positive and proactive attitude.

• A real passion for making a difference to young people’s lives 
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel 

Why choose Teaching Personnel

• A dedicated team who understands SEMH roles and local schools 

• Access to free CPD and specialist SEN/SEMH training 

• Opportunities for longterm and permanent placements 

• Competitive weekly pay 

• Ongoing support, guidance, and honest communication 

• A chance to work in schools that truly value inclusion and wellbeing 

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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