SEND Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education provider is seeking an empathetic Educational Support Worker to support learners with special educational needs in Stockport. This full-time role involves providing one-to-one support and adapting educational activities to meet individual needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEND and a passion for inclusive education. Competitive daily rates and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Access to free CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, including Autism and cognitive delay.
• Knowledge of SEND strategies such as PECS and Makaton is desirable.
• Strong emotional resilience and ability to manage complex behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with complex SEND profiles.
• Adapt learning materials to suit individual learning styles.
• Assist with transitions and sensory breaks.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Calm and patient approach

Emotional resilience

Familiarity with trauma-informed practice

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or health and social care

Job description

Educational Support Worker – Specialist SEND Provision

Location: Stockport, Manchester

Salary: £100.00 - £110.00 per day (dependent on payroll selection)

Contract: Full-time, Long-Term

Start Date: Immediate start available

Support Learners with Special Educational Needs in a Compassionate, Structured Environment

Simply Education is looking to appoint a committed and empathetic Educational Support Worker to work in a specialist SEND school in the Stockport area. The setting supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Global Development Delay (GDD), communication challenges, and associated social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

This is a highly rewarding role for someone looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils who require tailored learning support and emotional guidance in a nurturing and structured learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted one-to-one and small group support to pupils with complex SEND profiles
• Adapt learning materials and activities under teacher direction to suit individual learning styles
• Support students with personal development, communication, and emotional regulation
• Help implement EHCP targets and individual support strategies across the school day
• Assist with transitions, sensory breaks, and structured play to promote calm and engagement
• Work closely with SENCOs, class teachers, therapists, and external agencies
• Maintain high levels of safeguarding, safety, and positive behaviour throughout the day

Person Specification

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, including Autism, speech and language needs, or cognitive delay
• Knowledge of SEND strategies, such as PECS, Makaton, sensory integration, or visual timetables (desirable)
• A calm, patient, and understanding approach with a focus on consistency and structure
• Familiarity with or interest in trauma-informed and person‑centred practice
• Strong emotional resilience and the ability to manage complex behaviour professionally
• Relevant qualifications in education, child development, psychology, or health and social care (desirable but not essential)
• A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting learners with additional needs

Why Join Simply Education?

• A long-term, full-time position within a well-established and supportive SEND provision
• Competitive daily rates based on experience and payroll options
• Access to free CPD, including Autism awareness, SEND frameworks, and behaviour management
• A dedicated consultant who specialises in SEND placements across Greater Manchester
• Clear progression opportunities for those wishing to develop within SEND education
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who require consistency, care, and understanding

How to Apply

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Contact

For a confidential conversation, please contact Josh Graham at our Manchester office on (phone number removed) or email .

Recruitment Process

• Application and CV review
• Interview (online or in person)
• Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references required

All roles are subject to stringent safeguarding checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).