Location: Droylsden
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until July (potential extension to end of academic year)
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Empowering Learning are working with a forward-thinking academy in Droylsden to recruit a strong, consistent SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with challenging behaviours.
This role would suit someone from a sport, coaching, mentoring, or physical activity background who is confident working with children who respond best to structure, routine, and positive role models.
About the Role
Providing 1:1 behaviour and engagement support for a pupil with additional needs
Using sport, movement, and practical activities to support regulation and focus
Supporting behaviour strategies set by the school and SEN team
Helping the pupil develop confidence, resilience, and positive social behaviours
Being a reliable, consistent presence in the child's school week
Who This Role Would Suit
Candidates with experience in sport, coaching, PE, youth work, mentoring, or care
Individuals comfortable managing challenging behaviour in a calm and controlled way
Those able to set clear boundaries while building positive relationships
People looking for part-time, consistent work in a school setting
Applicants seeking meaningful, hands-on work supporting young people
(This role is open to all applicants; applications are encouraged from candidates with relevant experience in behaviour support and physical activity.)
What You'll Get
£14.50 per hour
Ongoing professional support and guidance
Access to CPD and behaviour-management training
A clear, structured role with consistent weekly days
Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.
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