SEN Teaching Assistant Job

Location: Disley, CheshireSalary: £95-£115 per dayContract Type: Long Term / Full TimeStart Date: September 2025

Your New Job

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? This is a rewarding opportunity to join a specialist all-through school in the High Peak area, catering to pupils aged 5-18 with autism, social-emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and complex communication challenges. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with experienced SENCOs, teachers, and therapists to deliver tailored 1:1 and small group support. You'll help pupils meet their EHCP targets, develop independence, and thrive in a nurturing, structured environment. This full-time role is term-time only and offers excellent prospects for long-term career development. Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with autism, SEMH, and sensory processing needs.
• Deliver personalised interventions and adapt learning resources.
• Promote emotional regulation, social skills, and academic progress.
• Assist with personal care and life skills development (training provided).
• Collaborate with staff and families to ensure holistic support.

Your New Company

Hays Education is a leading recruitment partner for schools across the UK, committed to placing passionate professionals in roles where they can make a real difference. We are proud to be working with a well-established specialist school in the High Peak area, known for its inclusive ethos, therapeutic approach, and commitment to personalised learning.The school offers a calm and supportive environment, with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour strategies. Staff benefit from ongoing CPD, a collaborative culture, and access to expert support teams including therapists and pastoral leads.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• A Level 3 qualification in education, childcare, or health and social care.
• Experience supporting children with SEND, ideally in a specialist or alternative provision.
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour and supporting emotional needs.
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach.
• A full UK driving licence (essential due to location).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive daily rate: £95-£115 per day.
• Long-term placement with potential for permanent opportunities.
• Free on-site parking and a supportive working environment.
• Access to Hays Education's CPD and training resources.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a specialist SEN setting, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact your Hays Education consultant