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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
Salary: £22,996 to £25,068 actual annual salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Hourly Rate: £12.87 to £14.03 per hour
Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours per week – Term Time Only
Contract Type: Permanent
Join a Specialist Education Setting Where Every Child Matters
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and associated learning needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and nurturing team committed to helping pupils thrive both academically and personally.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and development within a safe and positive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting pupils with learning activities and personal care needs where required
* Encouraging independence and promoting positive behaviour
* Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
* Assisting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
* Adapting your support to meet individual pupil needs
* Helping create a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic
* Flexible and adaptable in their approach
* Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
* Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Essential Requirements
* GCSE Maths and English (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 of SEN, SEMH, or ASD
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Safeguarding
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants will be required to declare all convictions and cautions unless protected under DBS filtering rules.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer.
Please note: shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of the recruitment process. The vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
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.
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