Teaching Assistant

Choice Teachers; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE pay

Competitive daily rate

Flexible supply work

Wide network of schools

Refer-a-friend bonus

Pension contributions

AWR compliant

Job summary

Choice Teachers is seeking enthusiastic Secondary Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors for day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply across Macclesfield and surrounding Cheshire.

You will support pupils with SEN, supervise classes during teacher absence and adapt to a flexible schedule.

Applicants need an updated CV, right to work in the UK, two references and an Enhanced DBS; a driving licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Updated CV covering full employment history
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional references
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and general learning
• Supervise classes during teacher absence
• Adapt to a flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term schedule

Skills

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Adaptable

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors - Macclesfield & Surrounding Areas

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire & surrounding areas
Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Supply Work
Pay: £90-£110 per day (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)

About the Role

Are you looking for flexible, rewarding work through a reputable education supply agency, where you can make a real difference in local schools?

We are a supply agency recruiting on behalf of secondary schools and specialist SEN settings across Macclesfield and the surrounding Cheshire areas. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable Secondary Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors for day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply placements.

Whether you're an experienced education professional or have transferable skills from another sector, we'd love to hear from you.

We have opportunities supporting pupils with:

• Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate and complex learning difficulties
• Challenging behaviour
• General classroom and learning support
• Classroom supervision during teacher absence

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Secondary schools or SEN settings
• Other education environments
• Youth offending or criminal justice services
• Children's residential care
• Mental health or behavioural support
• Police or prison services
• Sports coaching or youth work
• Care and support work

If you're patient, adaptable, confident and passionate about supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

To apply, you'll need:

• An up-to-date CV covering your full employment history, including any gaps
• The right to work in the UK
• Two professional references
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• A driving licence is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
• Competitive daily rates of £90-£110 per day
• Flexible supply work, including day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
• Opportunities across a wide network of secondary and SEN schools in Macclesfield, Cheshire and surrounding areas
• Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Pension contributions, subject to qualifying period
• Full compliance with Agency Workers' Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay and working conditions