Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Salary: £22,996 – £25,068 actual annual salary (dependent on experience and qualifications) Hourly Rate: £12.87 – £14.03 per hour Hours: Full Time | 40 hours per week | Term Time Only Contract: Permanent Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
About the Role
We are looking for a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions and associated learning needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a nurturing and supportive environment.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils throughout their educational journey. Working closely with teachers and the wider school team, you’ll help create a positive learning environment where every pupil feels safe, supported, and valued.
Key Responsibilities
* Support pupils with learning activities and personal care where required
* Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
* Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
* Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
* Adapt your approach to meet individual pupil needs
* Help maintain a safe, nurturing, and supportive classroom environment
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic
* Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
* Flexible, proactive, and able to work as part of a team
* Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Essential Requirements
* GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/Level 3 or above
* Experience working with children or young people with SEN (paid or voluntary)
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Desirable
* Level 2 (or above) qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
* Knowledge or experience of SEN, SEMH, or ASD
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
What’s on Offer?
* A supportive and welcoming team environment
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day
* Opportunity to work within a specialist educational setting focused on pupil wellbeing and achievement
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.