SEN Teaching Assistant - Manchester
| Posting date: | 07 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £89 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 1DR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | PR-1443039_1757267131 |
Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in a child's educational journey?
Do you want to inspire students and encourage their skills to help them reach their full potential?
Are you a confident and engaging teaching assistant looking for your next challenge?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant. This role allows you to make a significant impact on children's lives and enhance your career in education.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join a fantastic OFSTED-rated "Good" school in Manchester. You will be part of an exciting and supportive school environment where your contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Some exciting Benefits:
- Rewarding Work Atmosphere: Working at a primary school, particularly one with a close-knit community like a Catholic institution, offers immense satisfaction. You may positively influence the lives of young pupils, nurturing their learning, personal development, and values.
- Potential permanent role: The school frequently furnishes stable job positions, ensuring a reasonable level of employment security.
- Breaks and Vacations: School roles usually come with breaks and holidays synchronised with the academic timetable, granting you regular respites throughout the year.
- Values-Driven Education: The School imparts a values-based education, intertwining moral and ethical teachings into the curriculum. If these principles resonate with you, this aspect could be profoundly fulfilling.
- Personal Development: Operating within an educational setting necessitates adaptability, composure, and robust communication skills. These attributes can foster your personal maturation and advancement.
Working for Randstad entitles you to the following benefits:
- Continuous career development opportunities
- Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
- Free accredited training, both online and on-site
- Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
- Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise pupils with SEND ensuring their safety and ability to access learning activities and understand the information presented.
- Build a trusting relationship with all pupils and communicate according to their understanding.
- Promote class interaction and ensure pupils engage throughout the lessons.
- Create a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment.
- Assist with the display of pupils' work and the planning of learning activities.
- Assist pupils with practical activities using a variety of teaching aids.
- Under the guidance of teaching staff, provide feedback to pupils, parents, and carers about their progress, achievements, and any problems that may have arisen.
- Follow child protection, health, safeguarding, security, confidentiality, and reporting any concerns to the appropriate person.
- Accompanied teaching staff and pupils on school trips, taking responsibility for a group of pupils under the teacher's supervision when needed.
Your primary requirements to get cleared for this role:
- An Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get a new one.
- Eligibility to work in the UK. (Essential)
- Previous experience in Schools preferred.
- 2 relevant professional references
- Adapt to the needs of the students in a professional and courteous manner.
At Randstad Education, our endeavour is to match our top candidates with the most fitting positions,
Feel free to take the next step and connect with us. You can dial 0161 200 1906 or send an email to bhavana.sree@randstad.co.uk to embark on your journey in the field of education.