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Sen teaching assistant

United Kingdom, Wilmslow 20500.00 - 24800.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted July 07, 2026
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We are urgently seeking a resilient, fun, and creative SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly commended, "Ofsted Good" SEN school. If you have experience in care or education or personal experience with SEN and a desire to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, we want to hear from you. About the SEN School & Your Environment: This long-standing, innovative SEN setting is a beacon of excellence, often used as a positive framework for other SEN schools across the country. Currently supporting over 90 pupils on roll, the school features a part-residential provision and sits on expansive rural grounds. -Award Winning school (multiple years and accolades) - Incredible space and resources including a cafe, climbing wall, artist in residence, sensory rooms (multiple) and ipads for every learner! Because of this unique setting, our team is able to offer extensive outdoor learning opportunities, providing a safe, therapeutic environment for pupils to explore, grow, and develop. Year on year, our students make exceptional progress in both their education and social skills-and you will be a vital part of that success.

Job Responsibility

  • Providing tailored support to learners on a 1:1, small group, and wider classroom basis
  • Assisting students with various SEN requirements, focusing heavily on SEMH needs
  • Fostering a love for learning while guiding students toward independence
  • Communicating effectively with parents and carers regarding pupil progress
  • Actively participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings, and whole-school training events

Requirements

  • 6 to 12 months of experience in a care, education, or learning support environment
  • GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)
  • eligibility to work in the UK
  • A flexible, resilient, and positive approach to supporting learners with complex needs

Nice to have

  • Direct SEN experience is highly desirable
  • candidates with a strong care background or those with personal SEN experience looking to transition into education are encouraged to apply

What we offer

  • A full-time, permanent contract
  • Clear pathways to advance from Senior Teaching Assistant into specialised areas like therapies, skill development, and inclusion support
  • Extensive, fully-funded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses
  • Superb, spacious classrooms situated on beautiful rural grounds
  • Access to the latest educational technology, including interactive whiteboards and iPads

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