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SEND Unit Teaching Assistant

SEND Unit Teaching Assistant

Advert closes on 30 Jun 2025

Job ID:

6142

Grade 3 £24,404 - £25,183 (bar at £24,790) per annum pro rata

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Benchil Primary School, Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 8EJ

About The Role

Contract Type: Temporary
Working Hours: Full Time, 32.5 hours per week
Number of Positions: 2
Start Date: 1^st September 2025
Salary: £24,404 per annum

Main Duties Support for pupils:

To support access to learning within our SEND Unit and to provide general support for the school in the management of pupils and resources, as directed by senior staff.
To work with small groups of children within our SEND Unit under the supervision of the teacher including the implementation of ILPs
Give regular feedback on children’s progress to the class teacher and file records
Attend to children’s personal care needs, including pastoral, social, health, physical hygiene such as nappy changing, first aid and welfare matters
Establish good relationships with pupils, taking on role model by presenting a positive personal image and responding appropriately to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
To assist with the dispensing of medication in exceptional circumstances with appropriate training and under the supervision of medical staff where necessary
To carry out escort duties as appropriate whenever required
Support for Teachers:
To assist the teacher to ensure a safe classroom and outdoor environment, checking materials and personal equipment for defects and implement risk assessments carried out by the teacher according to school guidelines. This will include cleaning equipment used by pupils and ensuring its accessibility
To work closely under the guidance of the teacher as required, with therapists, medical staff, and other personnel working with pupils, so that their advice and practice are integrated into ILPs
Provide curricular clerical/admin support, eg. photocopying, making lists, and collection of monies
Prepare the classroom for lessons, including display work under the direction of the teacher
Undertake pupil record keeping as requested (e.g. provide a written statement on pupil progress to the teacher)
Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
Gather and report information between parents and carers as directed

Support for the Curriculum:

To provide support in all areas of the curriculum and on social occasions for pupils who have been identified as having medical conditions which disable their full independent access to mainstream school life
Provide Curriculum / resource support and undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use

About the Candidate

We are looking for:

Experience of working with children/young people with autism and those with speech language and communication needs and severe, profound or complex learning difficulties where appropriate.
Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Ability to work as part of a team
An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
Ability to use relevant technology e.g. photocopier
Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
Basic understanding of child development and learning
Willingness to undertake first aid training as appropriate

Personal Style and Behaviour:

Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work
Self motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards
The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
Personal commitment to ensure support is equally accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of the pupils
Personal commitment to continuous self-development
Personal Commitment to continuous school improvement
Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a DBS.

About Us

To apply for this job role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected]

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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