Team Teach Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers are hiring for a Team Teach Teaching Assistant – Primary PRU – Manchester

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 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 focused

What 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.

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000  – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!