Position: Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Blackley.
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:00, term time only.
Salary: From £106 per day, DOE
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated, patient, and compassionate Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team in a SEND school setting. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with a diverse range of complex needs, helping them to develop essential life skills, communication abilities, and independence within a nurturing and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide individualised one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with a wide range of SEND, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, learning disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
* Support pupils in engaging with a highly differentiated curriculum tailored to their EHCP outcomes and personal learning goals.
* Assist with communication development, including pupils who use AAC, PECS, Makaton, or who are non-verbal.
* Implement positive behaviour support plans, using trauma-informed practice, de-escalation strategies, and a calm, consistent approach.
* Help pupils with personal care where required, following training and safeguarding procedures.
* Contribute to creating a safe, structured, and sensory-aware learning environment that promotes emotional regulation and wellbeing.
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists (e.g., Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy), and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure a joined-up approach to support.
About You:
We are looking for someone with:
* Previous experience working in challenging or complex care/education settings.
* Knowledge and experience of supporting children or young people with additional needs, particularly autism and challenging behaviour.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
* Patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping every child achieve their potential.
* A flexible and proactive approach to supporting individual needs.
How To Apply:
Please apply directly or contact Destiny via email for more information.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
* All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and all employment breaks must be explained
* You must have legal right to work in the UK
* You must be willing to attend a registration interview
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available later.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.