SEN Teaching Assistant Required

Teaching Personnel; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant in Sandbach, starting this September. The role focuses on supporting students with additional needs, ensuring their academic success and emotional well-being. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate approach and relevant SEN experience.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Assistance with enhanced DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN preferred, ideally in a school setting.
• A calm and patient approach is essential.
• A commitment to promoting welfare and safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1-1 and small group support for SEN students.
• Supporting students' social and emotional development.
• Monitoring progress and communicating with the SENCO.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Education

Experience working with children or young people with SEN

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Do you want to make a lasting impact in a thriving and supportive school community?

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a secondary school located in Sandbach seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant starting in September. The school is a well-respected and high-achieving school committed to academic excellence and the holistic development of every student. Their inclusive ethos ensures that all students, regardless of need or background, are supported to thrive.

About the role:

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

As an SEN TA, you’ll play a vital role in supporting students with a range of additional needs — including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health challenges. You will work closely with teaching staff, the SENCO, and external professionals to provide tailored support in and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1-1 and small group support for students with SEN
• Supporting students social and emotional development
• Monitoring progress and feeding back to the SENCO

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based preferred)
• A calm, empathetic, and patient approach
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

This is a great opportunity for individuals who have SEN experience but are seeking a role in education, or established Teaching Assistants who are looking to gain experience within an SEN department.

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

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.
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