Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant Required

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs to reach their full potential?

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school located in Sandbach starting in September 2025. This is a great opportunity for a graduate who is seeking experience within a mainstream school before teaching, or an established Teaching Assistant who is looking for a new and exciting role.

About the role:

• Start-date: 1^st September
• Ongoing/long-term

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll be working either 1-1 or in small groups with students with a range of needs and abilities. This will involve interventions of core subjects and the implementation of individualised learning plans; ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all and progress is being made. You’ll collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO’s, and external professionals to help tailor learning experiences.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with SEN, preferably in a school setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with both students and staff
• Strong knowledge of SEN and current behaviour management techniques
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• Resilient, patient and adaptable

Why choose Teaching Personnel?

• Continuous professional development opportunities through online courses
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through the application/interview process
• A rewarding role making a real difference in students’ lives

If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply with your updated CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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