SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Hyde; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in Hyde is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide vital support to students with Special Educational Needs from September 2025. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people's education and well-being, working closely with educators to promote a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEN in a relevant setting.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and helping students thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and one-to-one support for pupils with SEN.
• Work with teachers and professionals to implement support strategies.
• Help students access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Calmness

Trust-building

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Hyde - September 2025 Start - £89.38 to £100 per day

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to make a real difference in a secondary school setting?

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Hyde is seeking a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team from September 2025. This is a full-time role providing vital in-class and one-to-one support for pupils with a range of additional needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities.

• Start Date: September 2025

• Contract: Full-time (Monday to Friday, term-time only)

• Pay: £89.38 - £100 per day (depending on experience)

• Provide individual and small group support to students with identified SEN

• Work closely with the SENCO, class teachers and outside professionals to implement individual support strategies

• Help pupils to access the curriculum and achieve their potential in a mainstream classroom

• Support emotional regulation and build positive relationships with students

• Contribute to the development of a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment

• Have experience supporting young people with SEN (either in a school, care, or youth setting)

• Be calm, patient, and able to build trust with students

• Demonstrate a good understanding of inclusive practice

• Be committed to helping every student thrive, both academically and socially

Whether you're an experienced SEN TA or someone with transferable skills looking to enter education, we want to hear from you. This role is ideal for those considering a long-term career supporting young people with additional needs.

Apply now for this rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact from September.

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.
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