SEN Teaching Assistant - Manchester Primary

15th April start
Part Time
Posted about 9 hours ago
Expiring 22nd July
Manchester
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We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Primary Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant primary school community in Manchester. This role is integral to supporting our school's commitment to fostering an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is valued and empowered to reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience working with pupils with special educational needs (SEN) across Key Stage 2, and will contribute to both individualised support and group activities. This part-time position is ideally suited to someone available three days a week, preferably Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with flexibility to accommodate the needs of our school. Starting as soon as possible, the successful candidate will work closely with teachers and specialists to ensure a positive and effective learning experience for all pupils. Key Responsibilities: - Provide targeted 1:1 support to pupils with SEN, addressing their specific learning and behavioural needs in line with personalised education plans. - Lead and assist with group intervention sessions aimed at improving literacy, numeracy, and social skills, ensuring activities are tailored to individual learning goals. - Support the classroom teacher in managing daily routines, behaviour management, and maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment. - Assist in the preparation and organisation of learning resources and activities that reflect the school’s values of respect, resilience, and inclusivity. - Monitor pupil progress during lessons and interventions, providing feedback to teachers and contributing to assessments and reviews. - Support the integration of pupils with diverse needs, fostering independence and confidence through personalised approaches. - Promote good behaviour and social development, ensuring all pupils feel safe and supported in their learning environment. - Uphold the school’s ethos of nurturing every child’s potential and fostering a community built on mutual respect and collaboration. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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This primary school is committed to serving its local faith community with a strong focus on holistic development. We recognise and respond to the individual needs of each child, both academically and in their personal growth. Our aim is to nurture happy, fulfilled, well-educated, and confident children within a caring and disciplined environment, where our shared values and faith guide our actions. We strive for excellence across all areas of school life and take great pride in seeing our pupils grow and mature during their time with us. We are proud to be a Rights Respecting School.

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    A college is seeking a Supply Business Studies Lecturer to deliver a range of business-related courses across Levels 1–3, including Business Studies, Marketing, Business Administration, Customer Service, and T-Level Business. The timetable includes sessions Monday to Friday with a mix of college students, apprentices, and adult learners, including a Level 1 Customer Service class (adults) on Monday 9am–12pm, an online Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeships class on Tuesday 11am–2pm, and various Level 1–3 Business and Marketing groups throughout Wednesday to Friday, including a T-Level Year 2 Business class on Thursday 3:30–5pm. Candidates should have experience teaching Business or related vocational subjects, ideally within a college or post-16 setting, and be comfortable delivering both in-person and online sessions.
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Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

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Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

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