SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant

Your new school
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Hays are looking for dedicated and passionate Supply Teaching Assistants
to join our network of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) schools across Greater Manchester.
Location: Various Schools across Greater Manchester
Contract Types: Day to Day Supply, Long-term Temporary, Temp to Perm
Rates: Up to £125/day
Types of Schools You'll Work In:

Primary and Secondary School - with a high percentage of pupils with special needs and disabilities or specialist SEND units
SEMH - (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Primary and Secondary Schools
PRU - Pupil Referral Units
Specific Provision - HI (Hearing impairment), VI (Visual Impairment), ASD (Autism), PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities), SLD/PD (Significant learning difficulties/Physical disabilities)
Alternative Provision - Tailored education for pupils unable to attend mainstream schools
Young Offender Institutions / Secure Schools - Supporting education for young people in custody
Why Choose Supply Work?

Flexibility - Choose when and where you work to fit around your lifestyle
Variety - Gain experience across different specialist settings and work with a wide range of children
Networking - Build relationships with multiple schools and open doors to permanent opportunities
Work-Life Balance - No planning or marking! - focus on supporting pupils in the classroom
Competitive Pay - Weekly pay with holiday entitlement
What We're Looking For

Experience supporting children with SEND or SEMH needs (school or care setting).
Relevant Qualifications are beneficial, but not essential! (TA Level 2/3, Makaton, BSL, Team Teach or other similar)
A passion for supporting children with SEND or SEMH needs
Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude
Ability to adapt to different environments and pupil needs

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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.

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