Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Opportunity – Secondary Provision Unit (Wythenshawe)

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a secondary school in the Wythenshawearea that is seeking a committed and experienced Teaching Assistantto support within their on-site provision unit. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and who have experience working within a secondary schoolsetting.

This is an open vacancy, meaning that for the right candidate, there is the potential for a permanent positionfollowing an initial period on supply.

Role Overview:
You will be working with students aged 11–16 within the school’s internal provision unit, supporting those who may present with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or who require additional academic and pastoral support. The school places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all learners.

Key Details:

• Location:Wythenshawe, Manchester

• Start Date:As soon as possible

• Days:Monday to Friday

• Hours:8:30am – 4:10pm

• Pay:Competitive, dependent on experience

• Contract:Temp-to-perm opportunity

Why This Role?

• Students finish at approximately 3:00pmdaily

• CPD is offered after school, providing excellent opportunities for professional development

• Be part of a supportive team focused on inclusive practice and positive outcomes

• Clear path to a permanent contractfor the right candidate

What We’re Looking For:
Essential:

• Experience supporting students in a secondary schoolenvironment

• Confidence in managing behaviour and supporting pupils with a variety of needs

• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students and colleagues

Desirable:

• Experience working with SEN, SEMH, or in an internal inclusion/provision unit

• Background in youth work, mentoring, care, or alternative education

• De-escalation or behaviour management training such as Team Teach (advantageous but not essential)

Interested?
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a long-term opportunity that could lead to something permanent, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
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