Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Team Teach Trained) Location: Manchester & Stockport Contract: Long-term roles available Agency: Aspire People

Aspire People are currently seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants with up-to-date Team Teach training to work across a range of mainstream secondary schools and specialist settings, including Alternative Provisions (APs), SEN Schools, and PRUs across Manchester and Stockport.

This is an exciting opportunity for resilient, passionate, and dedicated individuals who are confident supporting students with challenging behaviour, either on a 1:1 basis or within small groups.

The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: * Support students with a range of additional needs and behavioural challenges * Work 1:1 or with small groups, adapting support to meet individual needs * Use Team Teach strategies to de-escalate challenging situations safely and effectively * Build positive relationships and understand the emotional, social, and learning needs of each student * Adapt learning approaches to ensure students can engage and make progress * Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff The Ideal Candidate

You will: * Hold a valid and in-date Team Teach qualification (essential) * Have experience supporting challenging behaviour in secondary or specialist settings * Be resilient, patient, and passionate about supporting vulnerable learners * Understand how to de-escalate situations and respond calmly under pressure * Have (or be willing to apply for) a DBS on the Update Service * Be able to provide references covering the last 2 years

Why Aspire People? * Long-term opportunities in a variety of school settings * Support throughout your journey from a dedicated consultant with 9 years' experience in educational recruitment * A candidate recruiter supporting you through a smooth and supportive onboarding process * A trusted education agency with strong relationships across local schools

If you are a Team Teach-trained SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with Aspire People and take the next step in your education career.

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks