SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in Wilmslow seeks a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. This full-time role involves providing tailored support, working closely with teachers, and fostering an inclusive environment. Candidates should have relevant training and a genuine desire to help students thrive.

Benefits

Access to ongoing training and development opportunities

Potential pathways to permanent roles or SEND specialism qualifications

Supportive school community valuing inclusion and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND in educational or care settings.
• Knowledge of EHCPs and strategies for supporting specific needs.
• Reliable, proactive, and open to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with identified SEND.
• Assist teachers in delivering a differentiated and inclusive curriculum.
• Monitor and support emotional wellbeing and engage students.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Behaviour Management

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant training

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary School (Wilmslow)
Start Date: September | Daily Rate: £89 - £100 | Full-Time

Are you patient, nurturing, and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Wilmslow is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a rewarding role where you'll work closely with students who have a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with identified SEND

• Adapt learning materials to suit individual learning styles and needs

• Assist teachers in delivering a differentiated and inclusive curriculum

• Monitor and support emotional wellbeing and classroom engagement

• Build trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent, calming presence

• Work closely with the SENCO and wider support team to track progress and contribute to EHCP reviews

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in school, care, or support settings)

• Calm, resilient, and empathetic with a genuine desire to help students achieve

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Confident in managing behaviour positively and supportively

• Reliable, proactive, and open to professional development

• Knowledge of EHCPs and strategies for supporting specific needs (e.g. ASD, SEMH)

• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant training

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

• Make a real difference in the lives of young people

• Join a supportive school community that values inclusion and wellbeing

• Access ongoing training and development opportunities

• Potential pathways to permanent roles or SEND specialism qualifications

Apply now to support learning, confidence, and progress for students with SEND in a thriving Wilmslow secondary school.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see