Overview
and Responsibilities
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
Salary: £. – £. per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Full-Time – hours per week – Term Time Only
Join Aurora Summerfields – Where Every Child Matters
Aurora Summerfields School opened in April 3 and is already making a meaningful impact. With capacity of students, we are an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5– with Autism spectrum conditions and associated challenges in accessing education.
We’re proud to have received Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection.
We are now looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team.
Your Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be a key part of our pupils’ journey - supporting their learning, wellbeing, and personal development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting pupils with learning activities and care needs
2. Promoting independence and positive behaviour
3. Building warm, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and valued
4. Assisting teachers in delivering a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum
5. Adapting to the varied needs of pupils and being flexible in your approach
Skills and Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
6. Compassionate, enthusiastic, and child-focused
7. Flexible and ready to support wherever needed
8. Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Essential:
9. GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/Level 3 or above)
10. Experience working with SEN (paid or voluntary)
11. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Desirable:
12. Level 2+ qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
13. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
14. Knowledge of SEN, SEMH, or ASD
Benefits and Additional Information
Why Work With Us?
At Aurora Summerfields, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team that puts children first. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally while helping pupils thrive in a setting that celebrates individuality and progress.
What’s on offer?
15. Training and Development
Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
16. Save money on your bills!!
With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.
17. Competitive Pay and Reward
Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance.
18. UK Health Cash Plan
This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.
19. Employee Assistance Programme
Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available /7.
20. Refer a friend for £1,
We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at