Job Title: Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs

Contract type: Long term

Location: North Manchester

Start Date: September

A specialist SEN school in North Manchester, dedicated to supporting students (aged 11-16+) with SLD, PMLD, ASD, and complex medical needs, needs an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant and positive impact.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualification.
• Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities, including specialist SEN interventions and strategies.
• Dedicated Randstad consultant support for career guidance and opportunities.
• Long-term placements available (6 weeks plus).

Your Role (Responsibilities)

As an SEN Teaching Assistant in this setting, you will:

• Deliver tailored one-to-one and small group support to students with SLD, PMLD, ASD, and medical requirements.
• Assist students with personal care, including feeding, toileting, and mobility, always ensuring their dignity and respect.
• Implement individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and collaborate with staff to track student progress.
• Foster a safe and positive learning environment by calmly managing challenging behaviour, using de-escalation techniques.
• Liaise effectively with the class teacher, therapists, and other professionals to ensure holistic student support.
• Actively promote student independence and develop their communication skills using various methods.

What You Bring (Requirements)

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 6 months of UK-based experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, working directly with complex learning difficulties.
• A valid, in-date Team Teach qualification (essential for this role).
• Demonstrable experience and confidence in providing personal care to young people.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding protocols within a school setting.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting students.
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective teamwork and reporting.
• A proactive and adaptable attitude, contributing positively to the school community.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An enhanced children and adults DBS on the update service (or the willingness to apply for one).

The Next Step

This is a rewarding long-term position for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant ready to apply their specialist skills. It is an opportunity to join a school where you can genuinely contribute to the long-term development of students with complex needs.

If you believe you have the skills and experience required, please click 'apply now'. A dedicated Randstad Education consultant will review your application and be in touch to discuss the next steps in the process.