Teaching Assistant SEND

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Stockport is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs. The role involves assisting classroom learning, medical needs, and emotional well-being. Ideal candidates have experience working with children, effective communication skills, and a commitment to flexibility and initiative. This full-time position runs during term time with a competitive salary and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Special Educational Needs in the primary age range.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teaching staff and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in lessons and their medical needs.
• Assisting pupils with EHCPs and SEND Support Plans.
• Working under the guidance of teaching staff and Inclusion Manager.

Skills

Flexibility

Effective communication

Initiative

Job description

Etchells Primary School

East Avenue

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3DL

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Teaching Assistant SEND

Hours: 32.50 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (Would consider 4 days per week)

Salary: NJC Scale 3 point 5 6 £25,583 to £25,989 (actual pro rata £19,220 - £19,525)

Contract: Full time, Term time. Permanent

Start date: 5th January 2026

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant with experience of supporting Special Educational Needs in the primary age range.

The main duties of this role will involve:

Responsibilities

• Supporting children in lessons as well as with their medical needs and social and emotional well‑being.


• Supporting pupils with EHCPs and SEND Support Plans with their learning and development in both the classroom and our Resource Base.


• Working under the guidance of teaching staff, Inclusion Manager and outside agencies in order to implement and evaluate agreed work programmes.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, committed and can show initiative. The successful candidates will be able to communicate effectively with teaching staff, the Inclusion Manager and work efficiently within the SEND team. This is a hugely rewarding role for the right person and training can be given where needed. Please read the attached job description to make sure it is the right post for you.

Closing date: 18/12/2025

Interview date: 19/12/2025

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We will undertake online searches prior to interview.

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