Team Teach Trained Behaviour Mentor – M20 Manchester

Team Teach Trained SEN Support Staff Manchester M20 and Surrounding Areas

Are you Team Teach trained and looking for your next SEN role?

We’re looking for Team Teach trained Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Learning Support Assistants and SEN Support Workers to work across a number of specialist schools and SEN provisions in M20 and the surrounding Manchester areas.

If you have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, challenging behaviour or complex needs, we’d love to hear from you.

About Engage Education

Engage Education is a specialist education recruitment agency with a dedicated team based right here in Manchester.

We work closely with schools across Manchester and Greater Manchester, building strong relationships with Headteachers, SENCOs and school leaders to connect them with the right education professionals.

Because our team is Manchester based, we understand the local schools, the different SEN provisions across the area and, importantly, what schools are looking for.

We’re not just interested in filling a vacancy — we’re focused on finding the right school and the right role for you.

Whether you’re looking for your next long-term position, want to gain more SEN experience or are looking for a permanent opportunity, our Manchester team can help you find the right fit.

The role

You could be working within a specialist SEN school, alternative provision or dedicated SEND setting, supporting pupils to access learning and develop their confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams
• Helping pupils engage with learning and build independence
• Following individual behaviour and support plans
• Creating a safe, calm and supportive environment

We’re particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Current Team Teach training – essential for some of our roles
• Experience working within SEN, SEMH, PRU, AP or specialist school settings
• Experience supporting challenging behaviour or complex needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

We’d love to hear from experienced Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers, Youth Workers, Care Workers and other professionals with relevant experience.

Why work with Engage Education?

When you work with us, you’ll have a dedicated Manchester-based consultant who gets to know you, your experience and the type of school you’d like to work in.

We can offer:

• Local SEN opportunities across Manchester and Greater Manchester
• Long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• A straightforward registration process
• Regular support throughout your placement
• SEN-focused opportunities to develop your experience
• Access to relevant training and CPD
• Opportunities to work in a range of specialist settings

Ready for your next SEN opportunity?

If you’re Team Teach trained and looking for your next opportunity in M20, Didsbury, Withington, Chorlton, Wythenshawe, South Manchester or the surrounding areas, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and speak to our Manchester based Engage Education team about the opportunities currently available.

Team Teach trained? SEN experienced? Let’s find the right school for you.