SEND Teaching Assistant

Keys Children; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Referral bonus £500

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training & qualifications

Life assurance

Job summary

Acorns School in Stockport is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. You will work under guidance to assist learning activities, promote pupil wellbeing, and help maintain a safe, respectful environment aligned with EPIC values.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed support, classroom organisation, and monitoring pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Committed to supporting students with SEND.
• At least two years’ experience in SEND environment.
• Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma‑informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources.
• Support record‑keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment.

Skills

Assist learning activities

Trauma-informed support

Behaviour management

Classroom organisation

Record-keeping

Education

Level 3 TA qualification (advantageous)

Job description

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SEND Teaching Assistant – Acorns School, Hibbert Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7NN

Purpose of the Role

To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The SEND Teaching Assistant will embody the EPIC values and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes pupil wellbeing and achievement.

At Acorns School

Welcome to Acorns School, where we empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Our school is built on a foundation of support, care, and a dedication to nurturing each pupil’s unique journey.

With a strong history of helping children who have faced difficult periods in their lives, Acorns School provides a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of gender, disability, or background.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance


• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma‑informed approaches


• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct


• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks


• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources


• Support record‑keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed


• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND


• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision


• A level 3 TA qualification is advantageous

Benefits of Joining Keys

• NEST enhanced pension scheme


• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Access to a blue light discount card


• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues


• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications


• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts


• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.