SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary School (Wilmslow)
Start Date: September | Daily Rate: £89 – £100 | Full-Time

Are you patient, nurturing, and passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Wilmslow is looking for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a rewarding role where you’ll work closely with students who have a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with identified SEND

• Adapt learning materials to suit individual learning styles and needs

• Assist teachers in delivering a differentiated and inclusive curriculum

• Monitor and support emotional wellbeing and classroom engagement

• Build trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent, calming presence

• Work closely with the SENCO and wider support team to track progress and contribute to EHCP reviews

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in school, care, or support settings)

• Calm, resilient, and empathetic with a genuine desire to help students achieve

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Confident in managing behaviour positively and supportively

• Reliable, proactive, and open to professional development

Desirable (but not essential):

• Knowledge of EHCPs and strategies for supporting specific needs (e.g. ASD, SEMH)

• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant training

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Why Apply?

• Make a real difference in the lives of young people

• Join a supportive school community that values inclusion and wellbeing

• Access ongoing training and development opportunities

• Potential pathways to permanent roles or SEND specialism qualifications

Apply now to support learning, confidence, and progress for students with SEND in a thriving Wilmslow secondary school.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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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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