Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant Required

Teaching Personnel; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Sandbach, starting September 2025. This role involves working closely with students with special educational needs to support their learning and development, making a real difference in their lives. Applicants should have experience in SEN and strong communication skills, with opportunities for professional development offered.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Making a real difference in students' lives

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN, preferably in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of SEN and current behaviour management techniques.
• Resilient, patient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Working 1-1 or in small groups with students with SEN.
• Implementing individualised learning plans and interventions.
• Collaborating with teaching staff and professionals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of SEN

Behaviour Management Techniques

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs to reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school located in Sandbach starting in September 2025. This is a great opportunity for a graduate who is seeking experience within a mainstream school before teaching, or an established Teaching Assistant who is looking for a new and exciting role.

About the role:

• Start-date: 1^st September
• Ongoing/long-term

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be working either 1-1 or in small groups with students with a range of needs and abilities. This will involve interventions of core subjects and the implementation of individualised learning plans; ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all and progress is being made. You’ll collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO’s, and external professionals to help tailor learning experiences.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with SEN, preferably in a school setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both students and staff
• Strong knowledge of SEN and current behaviour management techniques
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• Resilient, patient and adaptable

Why choose Teaching Personnel?

• Continuous professional development opportunities through online courses
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through the application/interview process
• A rewarding role making a real difference in students’ lives

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days.

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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.
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