Teaching Assistant

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom New Directions Holding Full time

Teaching Assistant - PRU
Manchester
Full-Time
ASAP
£425-£450 Weekly Pay (PAYE - No Umbrella Company)

Do you have experience working with students with SEMH needs? Do you have an ability to forge working relationships with hard to reach students? If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity, then New Directions wants to hear from you. New Directions is proud to be working with a well respected PRU setting in Manchester that is looking for a teaching assistant on a longer-term basis. This role would suit a passionate educator with experience in similar teaching assistant roles or as a Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Support Worker or Mentor. A strong ability to forge working relationships with hard to reach students is essential - as is the ability to deescalate challenging behaviour with students. Experience of supporting teaching and learning is desireable but not essential.

Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:

  • Have excellent communication skills.
  • Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
  • To support teaching and learning in the classroom.
  • Be encouraging and supportive.
  • Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children's development.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.

Job Specification:

  • Supervise and provide learning support for students in small groups and on a one to one basis.
  • Support teaching and learning - at primary level.
  • Assist with the development of individual education and behavioural plans setting challenging expectations for pupils to achieve learning goals.
  • Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities.
  • Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities.

Person Specification

  • Have experience working in the care, youth work, coaching or education sector
  • Have a strong understanding of SEND - specifically SEMH
  • Experience of de-escualting challenging behaviour
  • Be outgoing, fun and engaging
  • Willing to support children of all abilities and needs
  • Have experience of behaviour management and deescalation
  • Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Potential long-term roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme.
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

For more details get in touch with Tom Faithwaite at New Directions Education - Manchester.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


  • Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Assistant OpportunityCheetham Hill, ManchesterLong term positionDo you have experience working with children and/or young people?Do you feel confident working with small groups, helping them to access the learning?Are you able to manage behaviour by building positive relationships with children and using consistent positive reinforcement?A Teaching...

  • Teaching Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Assistant An exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant position has become available in the North-East Manchester area.As a Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring students who require further help in their studies. As this often includes SEN students, the ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge that...

  • Teaching Assistant

    4 days ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Role in LevenshulmeTeaching Personnel is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Levenshulme. This is a full-time role starting in January and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the potential for the position to become permanent...

  • Teaching Assistant

    2 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Assistant – Full-Time in Chorlton-cum-HardyTeaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Chorlton-cum-Hardy. This is a full-time position, starting in October and continuing until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of the role being made permanent based on...

  • Teaching Assistant

    2 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    At Teaching Personnel, we are collaborating closely with a school in Longsight who are actively seeking for a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who can support in Year 3. This is an exciting opportunity to anyone who wants to work in a school with motivated and engaged pupils with supportive families. The successful educator will be working in a...

  • Teaching Assistant

    4 days ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    At Teaching Personnel, we are working closely with a Primary School in Fallowfield who are actively seeking for a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants who can support students in year 2. This school has recently received an outstanding rating from Ofsted. The successful educator will be working in a full-time role (8:30am-3:30pm) and is required...

  • Teaching Assistant

    8 hours ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    1:1 SEN supportTeaching Personnel are working with a fantastic school in Salford to recruit for a 1:1 SEN teaching assistant.  You will be working 1:1 with a child with autism in the year 2 class.You will be required to have a good understanding of behaviour management and the ability to diffuse challenging situations within the classroom. This will be a...

  • Teaching Assistant

    7 days ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Job Title: Teaching AssistantLocation:North West England, Greater Manchester, LongsightJob Type:Contract, expected to work Full-Time hoursPrimary Industry:Education and TrainingSalary:£85 - £95 Per dayJob Duties:Supporting teachers in delivering lessons and educational activitiesAssisting with classroom management and student supervisionProviding...

  • Teaching Assistant

    2 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Personnel are working closely with a school in Cheetham Hill who are actively seeking a Year 2 Teaching Assistant to work both with small groups and 1:1 with pupils who have been diagnosed with different Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will be working in a good, rated school that aims to enable individual children of all...

  • teaching assistant

    1 month ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Prospero Teaching Full time

    Job Opportunity: Teaching Assistant Location: Crumpsall (M8) Position: Teaching Assistant Type of Work: Full-time Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Contract Type: Long-term Temp Minimum Rate of Pay: GBP95+ per day Hours: 8:30 am 3:30 pm About Us: We are a welcoming, community-focused school in Crumpsall, dedicated to creating a positive and supportive...

  • Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Assistant We are seeking an experienced teaching assistant to work one-on-one with a student who requires additional academic support at a client secondary school based in Ardwick starting in January. The ideal candidate will have experience working with students with special needs and possess strong communication skills.The school is based in...

  • teaching Assistant

    2 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    SUPPLY TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLESTeaching personnel are working with excellent schools across central Manchester to recruit passionate and reliable individuals looking to pursue a career in primary education.About the role:-          A range of day to day, short term and long term roles available-          Ideal for people who have previously...

  • Teaching Assistant

    2 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Personnel is working with a school in Manchester to find a full-time teaching assistant to support a small number of students who are not currently within mainstream schooling and have different social, emotional and mental health needs.The role will consist of working with students individually within a classroom to support their work and their...

  • Teaching Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Personnel are looking for supply teaching assistants to work with schools across central Manchester & Salford. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and have knowledge of the early years curriculum and children with SEND.This is a perfect opportunity for anyone looking for flexible work.About the role-         ...

  • Teaching Assistant

    3 months ago


    Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Teaching Personnel is working with a school in Manchester that works with students who have a statement of special educational needs or an EHCP. They are currently looking for teaching assistants to take on full-time positions and possibly move into permanent positions. The students within the school are aged 11-18 and work with a number of experienced staff...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    SEN Teaching Assistant – Didsbury (M20)Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)?Do you have experience working in education or care settings?If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!Teaching Personnel are an established education agency seeking a dedicated...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Manchester (M14)We are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a primary SEN provision in Manchester. This is a full-time role in a well-established school with a wide range of needs. In this school, classes are determined on the needs of each child. You will be brought in the school as a general SEN TA,...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

     Trainee Teaching AssistantAre you passionate about education and looking to kickstart your career in teaching? We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Trainee Teaching Assistants to join Teaching Personnel in January.We work with 95% of primary, secondary and SEN schools in Greater Manchester, however for this role we are specifically looking...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Graduate Teaching Assistant – Full-Time in Chorlton-cum-HardyTeaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Graduate to join an Ofsted-rated "Good" secondary school in Chorlton-cum-Hardy as a Teaching Assistant. This full-time role is set to begin in October and will run until the end of the academic year, with the opportunity for the role to...


  • Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

    Maths Teaching Assistant We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Maths Teaching Assistant to support KS3 students at a client secondary school based in central Manchester, starting in January. The successful candidate will be working closely with the schools talented teaching staff to support students in Years 7-9.The school is based in the heart of...