Educate GM is seeking a passionate teaching assistant to support a child with additional needs to join their partner school in Fallowfield, Manchester.

You will join a successful school at the heart of the community where children excel. The school takes pride in helping students be courageous, caring and ambitious whilst also promoting high standards for all children. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, patient and have a genuine passion for working with children who require additional support.

You will work alongside an experienced class teacher, helping support a child with SEND, attending to the child’s needs, and implementing related personal programs. You will help plan lesson materials and set up and tidy the classroom. Daily tasks include supporting children with their physical, emotional, and academic development. The school is passionate about staff development, and you will be supported to excel in your role.

The role is full-time, for the full academic year and will commence from September 2024, with the possibility of a permanent position becoming available the following year. This fantastic opportunity will pay £85 - £95 depending on experience

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Level 1-3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or working towards this.
• Experience in teaching in EYSF and/or KS1/2. (preferably with SEND)
• Passion for working with small children.
• Compassion and patience.  
• Understanding of different learning needs and strategies to support them.
• Great communication skills.
• Great behaviour management.
• Positive attitude through challenging times.
• A genuine passion to support each child to reach their true potential.
• All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and any employment breaks must be explained.

• You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

About Educate GM:

• Educate GM recruits top education talent and in return offers top rates of pay. Covering the whole of Greater Manchester, working with both Primary, Secondary & Specialist schools, we resource outstanding teaching and support staff for schools within the community. ​We aim to provide an honest, engaging, and quality-driven service to schools, which ensures the highest standards are maintained whilst also delivering bespoke support.

• Our team is made up of experienced and highly regarded education consultants and senior leaders, who all have a wealth of experience within the education recruitment sector. ​The foundations of our success are the strong relationships that we have with our schools and school support workforce. All our school support staff are very much a part of our education community and an integral part of the Educate GM team. We look forward to working with you!