Teaching Personnel

Graduate SEN Support Assistant - Start Your Career Before September East Manchester Full-Time Ideal for 2026 Graduates Graduating this summer? Not sure what's next? If you're looking to gain meaningful experience before the new academic year while making a genuine impact, this is the perfect place to start. Teaching Personnel are working with a range of welcoming schools across East Manchester who are eager to support motivated, compassionate graduates stepping into education for the first time. Why This Role is Perfect for Graduates This isn't just a stop-gap job, it's a career-building opportunity that gives you a head start before September. Whether you're considering teaching, psychology, or youth work, this role helps you test the waters while building real, valuable experience. What you'll gain: Hands-on experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) A clear pathway into careers such as Teaching, Educational Psychology, Therapy, or Social Care Free, accredited CPD training (SEN, behaviour, safeguarding & more) The chance to experience different school settings before committing long-term A strong foundation for teacher training or postgraduate study Your Role You'll be a key part of the classroom, supporting students to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Day-to-day, you will: Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging, inclusive lessons Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups (including ASD, ADHD & communication needs) Help students build confidence, emotional regulation, and independence Use creative, adaptable approaches to support learning Collaborate with SENCOs, therapists, and specialist staff From day one, you'll be making a real difference while building practical, career-shaping skills. Who We're Looking For We're looking for graduates who are ready to step out of their comfort zone and into a rewarding role . Degrees we love to see: Psychology, Education, Childhood Studies Sociology, Criminology, Social Sciences Sport, Health & Social Care, Youth Work Or any degree with a genuine passion for working with young people You'll thrive if you are: Positive, patient, and empathetic Confident and eager to learn Reliable with a strong work ethic Available Monday-Friday (8:30am-3:30pm) Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS What You'll Get We're here to support your development as much as the students'. Competitive weekly pay Free CPD training to boost your CV Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles A dedicated consultant supporting your journey Friendly, inclusive school environments Immediate and pre-September start options Get Ahead Before September Why wait until the new academic year? Start building experience now, stand out from the crowd, and step into September with confidence. Apply today and take the first step towards a meaningful, rewarding career with Teaching Personnel. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Science Technician Location: Milton Keynes Start Date: September 2026 Hours: 37 Hours per Week Term Time Only Salary: £21,261 Actual Annual Salary (Permanent) Temporary Rate: £90 - £105 per Day We are seeking a dedicated and organised Science Technician to join a thriving secondary school in Milton Keynes from September. This is an excellent opportunity to become a valued member of the Science Department, providing essential technical support to teaching staff and helping to ensure practical lessons run smoothly and safely. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 3:50pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:20pm 37 hours per week Term time only The Role As a Science Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of engaging science lessons by: Preparing and setting up equipment and materials for practical experiments Maintaining laboratory equipment and resources Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed Managing stock levels and ordering supplies when required Supporting teaching staff with practical lesson preparation Keeping laboratories organised, clean, and safe The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: Has a background in Science (desirable but not essential) Has experience working in a Science department, school laboratory, or similar environment (advantageous) Is highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively Has strong attention to detail Can work independently as well as part of a team Is committed to supporting high-quality teaching and learning Whether you have previous experience as a Science Technician or are looking to utilise your scientific knowledge in an educational setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your place in this rewarding role for September. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.