SEN Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100-£120/day

Full-time, term-time

Supportive academy trust

Sensory and wellbeing facilities

Career development in SEN education

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in Stockport. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils engage with learning activities and EHCP targets in a nurturing environment.

You will work closely with teachers, families and external professionals to promote emotional regulation, communication and independence, while safeguarding and pupil wellbeing remain our priority.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally in SEN or SEMH settings.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Confidence supporting behaviour and individual learning needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Support students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Help implement EHCP targets, learning activities and personalised interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Encourage communication, confidence, social skills and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, families and external professionals to support student progress.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN/SEMH experience

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockport

Pay: £100-£120 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, term-time

Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and helping them develop the confidence, skills and independence to thrive?

About the School

The school provides personalised education for students with additional needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). With bespoke small-group learning, dedicated sensory and regulation spaces, and strong partnerships with families and external professionals, the school helps students prepare for post-16 education, employment and independent adulthood.

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Support students with SEN and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Help implement EHCP targets, learning activities and personalised interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and wellbeing.
• Encourage communication, confidence, social skills and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, families and external professionals to support student progress.

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally in SEN or SEMH settings.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Confidence supporting behaviour and individual learning needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent relevant experience, is desirable.

Why Apply?

• £100-£120 per day, depending on experience.
• Full-time, term-time position.
• Supportive team within an established academy trust.
• Dedicated sensory and wellbeing facilities.
• Opportunities to develop a career in specialist SEN education.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two professional references.