SEND Teaching Assistant in Manchester - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new school
Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs (SEN)?
Hays Education is urgently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in specialist SEN schools across Manchester.

Why Work with Hays Education?

• Immediate Start Available
  - We need SEN Teaching Assistants now in Manchester!
• Specialist SEN Settings
  - Work in dedicated SEN schools across the city
• Career Support
  - Ongoing training, CV consultations, and professional development
• Flexible Work Options
  - Choose from temporary or long-term supply - many of our roles become permanent placements

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and group support for students with a range of special educational needs
• Assist in delivering Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Support classroom teachers with behaviour management and student engagement
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Collaborate with SEN professionals, including speech therapists and educational psychologists
• Track and report on student progress and development

Requirements:

• Essential:
  Experience working with children, ideally in an SEN setting
• Optional:
  Experience in a healthcare or care worker role - if you have worked with people with SEN then we want to hear from you!
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, adaptable, and compassionate approach

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay: Up to £120/day + holiday pay (PAYE or Umbrella)
• Access to the Hays Education App - manage timesheets, training, and benefits
• £250 referral bonus for recommending a friend
• Free CV consultation and career advice from a dedicated education consultant

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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