Teaching Assistant (SEND) NEW Etchells Primary Posted today Stockport £18,625.03 - £18.920.30 T[...]

Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs. The role entails working flexibly across year groups, providing essential assistance in lessons and care, with opportunities for training provided. This rewarding position is integral to the welfare and development of pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Special Educational Needs preferred, but training can be provided.
• Ability to work under guidance of teaching staff and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support children with lessons and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Assist children with medical needs and provide personal care.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Etchells Primary School

East Avenue

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3DL

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Teaching Assistant (SEND) required with effect from 1 September 2025 (fixed term contract).

32.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8.30am 3.30pm, including half an hour unpaid lunch break), term time only.

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant, ideally with experience of supporting Special Educational Needs in the primary age range, though training can be provided for the right candidate. You may be expected to work across year groups.

The main duties of this role will involve:

• Supporting children in lessons, speech and language and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Supporting children with medical needs and providing personal care for them.

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

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.

Closing date: Thursday 26 June 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 27 June 2025

Interviews: Monday 30 June 2025

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