SEN Support Assistant

SEN Support Assistant

Stockport | September Start | Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm | Temp-to-Perm

Change Lives. Build Futures. Love What You Do.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for a leading specialist education setting in Stockport, supporting children and young people with autism, complex learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities.

As a SEN Support Assistant, you'll provide tailored support that helps pupils develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and access to learning every day.

What You'll Do:

✅ Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
✅ Encourage independence and personal development
✅ Assist with communication, learning, and wellbeing
✅ Work alongside experienced teachers and therapists
✅ Help create a safe, positive, and engaging environment

What We're Looking For:

⭐ Experience in education, care, support work, or youth work
⭐ A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach
⭐ A genuine passion for supporting children with SEN
⭐ Strong teamwork and communication skills

Why Apply?

Exceptional specialist setting
Industry-leading SEN training and development
Supportive and welcoming team
A rewarding role where every day makes a difference

Ready to start a career with purpose? Apply today with Teaching Personnel and help empower young people to reach their full potential.

SEN Teaching Assistant

Stockport | September Start |⏰Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm | Temp-to-Perm

Looking for a Role That Truly Matters?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly specialist education setting in Stockport, supporting children and young people with autism, complex learning difficulties, communication needs, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities.

This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your work will have a genuine impact on pupils' confidence, independence, and everyday achievements.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

✅ Provide 1:1 and small group support
✅ Help pupils access learning and develop key life skills
✅ Support communication, social development, and emotional wellbeing
✅ Assist with personal care and mobility when required
✅ Work closely with teachers, therapists, and specialist staff
✅ Create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• Experience in education, care, support work, or youth services
• A passion for SEN and specialist education
• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Apply?

⭐ Excellent specialist facilities and resources
⭐ Ongoing SEN training and career development
⭐ Friendly and supportive staff team
⭐ Meaningful, rewarding work every day
⭐ The chance to make a lasting difference to young people's lives

Apply Today

If you're passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential and want a career with real purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your SEN career.

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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