SEN Teaching Assistant Job - September Start

SEN Teaching Assistant - Cheshire East

Full-time | Long-term, Temp-to-Perm | Immediate Start | Competitive Daily Rate

Your New Company

Hays Education is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established special educational needs (SEN) school in Cheshire East. The school provides high-quality education and care for children and young people aged 7-18 with a range of complex needs, including autism spectrum condition (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and associated learning difficulties. The school is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every pupil can achieve their full potential.

Your New Job

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support students with additional needs in both classroom and one-to-one settings. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver personalised learning plans, manage behaviour positively, and help students develop socially and emotionally. This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties
• Assisting with the delivery of tailored educational activities
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and families
• Creating a safe and engaging learning environment

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to behaviour management
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply through Hays)

What You'll Get in Return

• A competitive daily rate, paid weekly
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant
• Access to free CPD training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Opportunities to work in a rewarding and supportive SEN setting
• Potential for a permanent contract

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant job in Cheshire East, click 'Apply Now' to upload your CV, or contact the Hays Education team in Manchester for more information. If this role isn't quite right for you, but you're looking for a new position in education, we'd love to hear from you for a confidential discussion about your career.

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