Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs | South Manchester

Location: South Manchester

Salary: £90 - £105 per day

Contract Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Start Date: September

Milk Education is seeking experienced and dedicated Specialist SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools in South Manchester from September.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants who are confident supporting pupils with complex SEND needs and who can provide patient, consistent and personalised support.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants, Level 2 and Level 3 TAs, Support Workers and specialist education professionals who enjoy working with pupils who require a higher level of individualised support.

You may work within mainstream schools with specialist provisions, specialist SEND schools or alternative settings, supporting pupils to access learning, develop communication and build greater independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with complex SEND needs
• Support pupils with their learning, communication, behaviour and development
• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupils' needs
• Support pupils to develop independence, confidence and life skills
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and wider school teams
• Follow individual support plans and contribute to a consistent approach across the school

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND and complex needs
• Experience as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Level 2/3 TA, Support Worker or similar
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, communication needs, ADHD, physical disabilities or complex learning needs is desirable
• Experience with personal care or sensory support is welcomed where relevant
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Relevant SEND or education qualifications are desirable

Why Work with Milk Education:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Full-time, part-time, temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities
• Opportunities across South Manchester
• Work within mainstream and specialist SEND settings
• Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with complex needs
• Fast-track registration and compliance
• 5-star rated agency with 3,000+ reviews
• Free access to Milk Academy (1,000+ discounted CPD courses)
• FREE wellbeing resources and school preparation materials
• 24/7 consultant support
• Work with the UK's only eco-friendly education supply agency
• Nationwide network of schools and trusts

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience and the requirements of the assignment.

Click 'Apply For Job' or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details.

Phone: 0161 327 0001
Email: marli.mendes@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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