Send Support Practitioner

⭐ SEND Support Practitioner – Specialist Provision Schools ⭐
Stockport & Tameside | Flexible Roles | Start September

Make a Difference. Build Your Expertise. Support Every Child to Thrive.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Looking for a meaningful role within specialist SEND schools this September?

Join Teaching Personnel as a SEND Support Practitioner and play a key role in supporting pupils across a range of specialist provision settings.

About the Role

You will be working in specialist SEND schools, supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC) and communication needs
• PMLD and complex learning difficulties
• Sensory processing needs
• Physical disabilities and medical needs
• Social, emotional, and developmental needs

✅ Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Assist in delivering personalised learning activities
• Support pupils with communication, engagement, and independence
• Help maintain a calm, structured, and inclusive environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and SEN professionals
• Support pupils with personal care where required

What We Offer

✅ Roles across a variety of specialist provision schools
✅ Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term opportunities
✅ September start roles with potential for temp-to-perm placements
✅ The chance to build valuable SEND-specific experience
✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people (schools, care, or support settings)
• Knowledge of or interest in SEND (autism, complex needs, communication profiles)
• A patient, nurturing, and adaptable approach
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional and sometimes complex needs
• A proactive attitude and genuine passion for inclusive education
• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30 preferred)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

✨ Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Specialist consultants with expertise in SEND and specialist education
• FREE CPD including autism awareness, safeguarding & SEND strategies
• Competitive weekly pay
• Long-term and permanent career opportunities
• Consistent support and clear communication
• Opportunities to work in inclusive, well-supported specialist settings

Start Your SEND Career This September

These roles offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in some of the most rewarding and impactful areas of education.

Apply now to secure a SEND Support Practitioner role across Stockport & Tameside for September.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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