SEN Teaching Assistant

Stockport Council; Hazel Grove; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle Hill High School in Stockport is seeking a compassionate and patient SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support pupils with a range of SEN needs, be child-centred, and show initiative and flexibility to adapt calmly to changing situations.

The school serves students aged 11-18 with significant needs; 350 on roll; Ofsted Outstanding. All pupils have Education Health and Care Plans, with needs including communication, cognition, autism.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient Teaching Assistant
• Ability to support pupils with SEN needs
• Child-centred approach with initiative and flexibility

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in lessons and activities
• Assist teaching staff with classroom management and progression
• Contribute to inclusive education and safeguarding commitments

Job description

Castle Hill High School
The Fairway
Offerton
Stockport
SK2 5DS
Tel: [phone]

SEN Teaching Assistant
Scale 4 point 7 (£27,274 pro rata, £18,442 actual salary)
29.25 Hours
Term Time Only
Permanent

Application Deadline: Friday 30th October 2026 11:59pm

Interview Date: TBC

We are seeking to appoint a compassionate and patient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team, to support pupils with a range of SEN needs. You should be child-centred in your approach and be able to demonstrate initiative, a willingness to be flexible and the ability to adapt calmly to ever changing situations.

Castle Hill High School is a special school for students, aged 11-18, with significant and complex needs. We currently have 350 students on roll. Our most recent Ofsted inspection, judged the school to be Outstanding. All students enjoy equality of opportunity, regardless of gender, race, ability, social background etc. Our aim is to provide an education which is relevant and worthwhile, preparing our students for the world of work and ensuring that they leave us as caring young adults who have developed positive attitudes and values and are respectful of others.

All students at Castle Hill have Education Health and Care Plans. Students' specific needs include: communication and social interaction difficulties, cognition and learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorder.

Further information about the school can be found at our website: www.castlehill.stockport.sch.uk

Castle Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including references, online checks and a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.