SEN Teaching Assistant Supporting students with additional needs across local secondary mainstream schools in and around Stockport. Teaching Personnel are recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs in secondary schools across Stockport, including areas such as Cheadle, Bramhall, Hazel Grove, Heaton Chapel, Reddish and Offerton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping young people, whether you have school‑based experience, SEN experience, or transferable skills from care, youth work, support work or psychology backgrounds. The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small‑group support for students with SEN Help pupils engage with learning and develop confidence Support the class teacher in maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs Promote independence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour Work closely with the SENCo and wider pastoral team The Ideal Candidate We would love to hear from you if you are: Experienced working with children or young people (school, care, mentoring, youth work, support work or similar) Confident supporting SEN pupils or willing to learn Patient, proactive and able to build strong relationships Able to follow support plans and adapt to different needs Reliable and committed to making a positive impact Available full‑time, Monday to Friday (school hours) A Level 2/3 TA qualification or SEN experience is desirable but not essential. What We Offer Competitive pay: £85 – £100 per day, paid weekly via PAYE Full‑time positions within welcoming Stockport schools Long‑term opportunities with potential to progress On‑the‑job SEN training and access to specialist CPD Support from your dedicated consultant throughout your placement Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils who need it most Apply Now If you're a caring, enthusiastic individual looking for an SEN TA role in Stockport, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now or and attach your most recent CV highlighting all relevant experience and qualifications. 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.