SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary 1:1
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Position Overview & Specifications
Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Autism -- Amazing Manchester Primary
Are you looking you to join a large primary school with a specialist autism provision as an SEN Teaching Assistant, working 1:1 and with a child with Autism!
Have you recently graduated in a Psychology based degree and looking to build your paid experience before a career in teaching or educational psychology?
If so, this paid Teaching Assistant role is perfect for you! Located in easily commutable area of Manchester, this large primary school is looking to interview an ambitious graduate to start asap!
SEN Teaching Assistant -- Benefits
***Paid £380 per week
***Free training in Safeguarding and Autism Support
***Graduate Teaching Assistant
***Support children 1:1 with SEN
***Monday-Friday – 35 hrs per week
***Long-term role for the full academic year
SEN TA -- Person Specification
***A 2:1 or above degree
***Knowledge of SEN/Previous experience supporting children with additional needs
***Spark, energy and enthusiastic personality
***Easy to work with and a good sense of humour!
SEN Teaching Assistant -- The Role
This is a perfect role for an aspiring Educational Psychologist! You will be working within a specialist provision for children with Autism at a successful mainstream school. An interest in Autism is essential and volunteer placements with primary aged children with special needs is a bonus.
The school is reachable from Manchester city centre and would be an easy commute on public transport!
If this sounds ideal, don’t delay the school is ready to interview right away!
This rewarding role teaching will not be available for long, so do not delay in sending your CV to Mark at Gradteach!
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £381.00 per week
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: MWPRI121
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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