Teaching Assistant with Team Teach

Step Teachers

  • Manchester
  • £95-115 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 hours ago
Team Teach Teaching Assistant needed - Primary PRU - Manchester - Step Teachers ✨Are you Team Teach trained?Want to work in a nurturing, inclusive setting where every day brings a new opportunity to make a difference at a crucial stage in children's development?If so, then this is your next role!🔎 About the Role
We're looking for a full-time Primary Teaching Assistant with Team Teach training to join a specialist primary PRU provision in Manchester, supporting pupils aged 5-11 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion.📅 Start: ASAP in September 2025
🕘 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm
💼 Contract: Long-term, with potential to go permanent
💷 Pay: £95-£115/day DOE for first 12 weeks (Paid PAYE - no umbrella companies!)📈 Equal Pay: Matched to permanent staff after 12 weeks
🎓 Free CPD: Access to The National College & Creative Education platforms
🔁 New DBS Refund: Full refund after 20 days of work ✅
💪 Support: Dedicated consultant with over a decade of local experience to support you
🩺 STEP Perks: 24/7 GP access, plus discounts on shops, gyms & cinemas
💰 Bonus: £100 refer-a-friend scheme
🚗 Access: Free parking + strong public transport links
🌱 Environment: Nurturing, inclusive and developmentally focusedWhat You'll Be Doing
  • Supporting primary aged pupils with SEMH, Autism, ADHD and trauma-related needs
  • Using Team Teach strategies to de-escalate and manage behaviour positively
  • Helping children regulate emotions and build resilience
  • Supporting learning through play, visuals and structured routines
  • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families
  • Encouraging essential life skills and positive social interaction
  • Following safeguarding procedures and reporting concerns appropriately
Your New Work Environment
  • Specialist primary setting for children with EHCPs and SEMH needs
  • Focus on emotional wellbeing, communication and personal development
  • Curriculum built around nurture principles and essential skills
  • Staff trained in therapeutic approaches and positive behaviour support
  • Strong emphasis on relationships, trust and individual progress
  • Enrichment activities, outdoor learning and community engagement
What You'll Need
  • Team Teach certificate (in date)
  • CV with 10-year work history
  • Proof of Right to Work, ID & proof of address
  • DBS on Update Service (or willing to apply)
  • Professional references covering the last 2 years
  • Overseas Police Check (if applicable)
  • Experience working with SEN and challenging behaviour
  • Positivity, resilience, empathy & a proactive attitude
APPLY NOW for this Primary Team Teach Teaching Assistant role in Manchester!Or give us a call at Step Teachers Manchester - we'd love to chat and help you take the next step in your SEN journey. Let's make a real difference, together. 💫

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