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SEND Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 100 - 130 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Educational Support Worker - Specialist SEND Provision
Location: Stockport, Manchester
Salary: £100.00 - £110.00 per day (dependent on payroll selection)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate start available
Support Learners with Special Educational Needs in a Compassionate, Structured Environment
Simply Education is looking to appoint a committed and empathetic Educational Support Worker to work in a specialist SEND school in the Stockport area. The setting supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Global Development Delay (GDD), communication challenges, and associated social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
This is a highly rewarding role for someone looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils who require tailored learning support and emotional guidance in a nurturing and structured learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide targeted one-to-one and small group support to pupils with complex SEND profiles
* Adapt learning materials and activities under teacher direction to suit individual learning styles
* Support students with personal development, communication, and emotional regulation
* Help implement EHCP targets and individual support strategies across the school day
* Assist with transitions, sensory breaks, and structured play to promote calm and engagement
* Work closely with SENCOs, class teachers, therapists, and external agencies
* Maintain high levels of safeguarding, safety, and positive behaviour throughout the dayPerson Specification
Experience working with children or young people with SEND, including Autism, speech and language needs, or cognitive delay
* Knowledge of SEND strategies, such as PECS, Makaton, sensory integration, or visual timetables (desirable)
* A calm, patient, and understanding approach with a focus on consistency and structure
* Familiarity with or interest in trauma-informed and person-centred practice
* Strong emotional resilience and the ability to manage complex behaviour professionally
* Relevant qualifications in education, child development, psychology, or health and social care (desirable but not essential)
* A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting learners with additional needsWhy Join Simply Education?
A long-term, full-time position within a well-established and supportive SEND provision
* Competitive daily rates based on experience and payroll options
* Access to free CPD, including Autism awareness, SEND frameworks, and behaviour management
* A dedicated consultant who specialises in SEND placements across Greater Manchester
* Clear progression opportunities for those wishing to develop within SEND education
* The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils who require consistency, care, and understandingHow to Apply
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV.
For a confidential conversation, please contact Josh Graham at our Manchester office on (phone number removed) or email .
Recruitment Process
Application and CV review
* Interview (online or in person)
* Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references requiredAll roles are subject to stringent safeguarding checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)Before You Apply
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