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SEND Specialist Support Assistant - Immediate Start or Post-Half Term £95-£115 per day Long-Term Opportunity Tameside Area Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester Salary: £95 - £115 per day (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Full-time, long-term (potential for permanent placement)Start Date: ASAP or after October half-term Recruiter: Hays Education - Recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary schoolAre you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of students who need it most? Hays Education is working in partnership with a vibrant and inclusive specialist secondary school in the Tameside area, which caters for pupils aged 11-16 with a range of complex learning needs, including moderate learning difficulties (MLD), autism spectrum conditions (ASC), and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The school is known for its nurturing environment, strong leadership, and commitment to personalised learning. We are seeking a SEND Specialist Support Assistant to join their dedicated team on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in special education, with the potential for a permanent role for the right candidate. About the Role: Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of SEND needs Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities Support pupils with emotional regulation, communication, and social interaction Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents/carers What You'll Need to Succeed: Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in school, care, or youth settings) A calm, patient, and adaptable approach Strong communication and interpersonal skills A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through Hays What You'll Get in Return: Competitive daily rate of £95-£115, paid weekly Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays consultant Access to free CPD training and safeguarding courses Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a supportive school A rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact How to Apply: If you're ready to take the next step in your SEND career and want to work in a school that truly values its staff and students, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now or contact Hays Education Manchester for more information on this exciting opportunity. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

ABC Teachers is seeking Youth Support Workers to provide flexible and dedicated support across primary and secondary SEN schools. This is a supply-based role, offering the opportunity to gain experience in a range of specialist educational settings. About the role: 1:1 and Small Group Support: Work closely with children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH), and Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD). Positive Engagement: Build trusting relationships, encourage positive behaviour, and help pupils develop confidence both inside and outside the classroom. Adaptable Approach: Support pupils individual learning plans, adapting resources and approaches to meet diverse needs. Team Collaboration: Work with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to ensure pupils have consistent, supportive provision that promotes both academic and personal progress. About the schools: You will be supporting SEN schools across the Coventry area that are committed to providing high-quality education for children with additional needs. Schools often have specialist facilities, smaller class sizes, and dedicated teams who strive to create inclusive, nurturing environments where every child can succeed. About you: To be considered for the Youth Support Worker role, you will: Have experience working with children or young people with SEN, whether in schools, youth work, residential care, or community settings. Be confident in managing behaviour positively and supporting pupils with varying needs. Show patience, empathy, and resilience, with a genuine passion for supporting young people. Be adaptable to different school environments and age groups (primary and secondary). Have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check that is registered on the Update Service. This role would be suitable for candidates with backgrounds in youth work, care, psychology, mentoring, or other related fields. About ABC Teachers: ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country. What ABC Teachers offer: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team via PAYE. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations) to ensure fair pay and conditions. FREE professional development opportunities, such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and online training. Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant for ongoing career support. How to apply: If you are a Youth Support Worker who can inspire, motivate, and support students in SEN schools, we would love to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed). Due to current guidance, interviews with shortlisted candidates may take place via video call.

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Role: Youth Coach Location: Reddish Hall School, Stockport SK5 6UY Salary: £21,563.28 per annum ( not pro rata ) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Start: October 2025 UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship. As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Youth Coach to join our close-knit team at Reddish Hall School, part of Acorn Education. About the Role As a passionate and motivated Youth Coach you will support with the education, attendance and emotional well-being of young people who are accessing a bespoke education plan which includes off site provision. Lone working may be part of the role, as well as taking ownership and co-ordination of aspects of the young person's timetable. You would be the key worker responsible for communicating information around the young person, liaising with other school colleagues, parents and carers and external providers. As part of the role, you will be expected to write risk assessments, conduct pre-visit risk assessments and ensure relevant policies and procedures are followed. This is initially for one specific pupil who is on a bespoke timetable, with holistic and therapeutic input during part of the day. You will link closely with the SENCO and Wellbeing Co-ordinator. Who we are looking for The perfect candidate will have the following knowledge/experience: An outstanding understanding of safeguarding protocols Experience or training in Therapeutic Parenting and/or Trauma Informed Approach Experience of working in a SEMH setting Good understanding of SEN issues Experience of working with young people with significant mental health difficulties Full UK Driving Licence (requirement) And the following characteristics: Resilience and patience At least a level 2 pass in Maths and English A high degree of computer literacy A full, clean driving licence and business insurance A commitment to the safeguarding and wellbeing of young people Excellent communication and organisational skill About Us Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live. Acorn Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Why join Acorn Education? We place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.