SEND Teaching Assistant – Manchester (Full-Time, Long-Term)Location: Manchester
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Contract Type: Temporary (with potential for permanent placement)
Start Date: ASAP
Your New JobYou will be joining a vibrant and inclusive special school in West Didsbury, Manchester, supporting pupils aged 3–16 with a wide range ofplex needs. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support to children with physical disabilities,munication difficulties, autism, and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Your role will involve assisting with personal care, supporting learning activities, and helping pupils develop independence and social skills.
Your NewpanyThismunity special school is renowned across Manchester for its nurturing environment andmitment to inclusive education. It caters to pupils with a broad spectrum of special educational needs, including physical and sensory impairments,plex medical conditions, and social, emotional, andmunication challenges. The school offers three personalised curriculum pathways and works closely with health and therapy professionals, including music therapists and travel trainers. Pupils benefit from immersive learning experiences, regular trips, and opportunities to develop life skills through initiatives like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and work experience placements.
What You'll Need to Succeed
1. Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in school, care, ormunity settings)
2. A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
3. Ability to support pupils with personal care and mobility needs
4. Strongmunication skills and amitment to inclusive education
5. A DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Hays
What You'll Get in Return
6. Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant
7. Opportunity to work in a highly respected special school with excellent facilities
8. Access to professional development and training
9. Potential for long-term or permanent placement
What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us on 0161 228 7300. 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. #4727763 - Amy Fitzgerald