SEND Teaching Assistants Wanted

Stockport

Education

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Are you a passionate and experienced Teaching Assistant with a background in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have the skills and compassion to help every child reach their full potential?

Join our leading education supply agency, where we work in partnership with a wide range of specialist SEND schools, resource bases, and alternative provisions across the region.

About the Role:

We are seeking dedicated and flexible Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a variety of needs, including but not limited to:

  • Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

  • Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)

  • Physical Disabilities

  • Complex medical needs

  • Speech and language communication difficulties

You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to create a safe, supportive, and stimulating learning environment.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:
  • Proven experience supporting children or young people with SEND, ideally in a school or specialist setting

  • A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach

  • Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable Qualifications and Training (not essential, but a bonus):
  • Team Teach or equivalent behaviour management training

  • Manual Handling / Moving and Handling certification

  • Experience with personal care or intimate care

  • Knowledge or experience of PECS, Makaton, or other communication systems

  • Experience supporting children with feeding tubes, tracheostomy care, or other complex medical needs

What We Offer:
  • Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

  • Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

  • A dedicated and experienced consultant to support you

  • Opportunities for long-term, short-term, or permanent roles

  • Friendly, supportive, and inclusive school environments

Ready to make a difference in a child's life every day? Apply now or contact Joanne on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

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