SEND Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wilmslow

Salary: 12.87 - 14.03 per hour / 22996 - 25068 per annum
Contract: Full time, term time only, permanent position.

Start date: As soon as possible or September 2026

School Staffing Solutions are working with an SEN school in Wilmslow who require a Teaching Assistant to mentor and support their pupils.

With capacity of 50 students, they are an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5-19 with Autism spectrum conditions and associated challenges in accessing education. They're proud to have received Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in the latest Ofsted inspection.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with learning activities and care needs
• Promoting independence and positive behaviour
• Building warm, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and valued
• Assisting teachers in delivering a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum
• Adapting to the varied needs of pupils and being flexible in your approach

The successful candidate will be:

• Compassionate, enthusiastic, and child-focused
• Flexible and ready to support wherever needed
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Essential:

• GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/Level 3 or above)
• Experience working with SEN (paid or voluntary)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Desirable:

• Level 2+ qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Knowledge of SEN, SEMH, or ASD

Please send your CV to (url removed) and we shall be in touch with successful candidates.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

School staffing solutions are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.