Teaching Assistant

Do you want to make a positive change to lives of young people?

Are you psychologically resilient?

Can you support those who need you most?

We are currently advertising for the position of a Teaching Assistant at brilliant school situated in East Manchester. The school provides children with Social and mental health needs, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a difference in the community, as well developing and adapting their own personal skills in the meantime.

The role of TA is to support the teacher in classes of no more than 10 pupils. Your role will mainly involve supporting the pupils with their new routines and classes, helping them to adapt to the return to school both academically and socially.  You will be working with children and young people who are not able attend mainstream education for multiple reasons, such as Anxiety, Exclusion, Physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties.

The successful Teaching Assistant would have:

•            Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour

•            Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous

•            The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles 

If you feel you can meet this role and be of service, please apply now!

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available later.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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