SEN Teaching Assistant Job
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £95.0 to £115.0 per day |
| Additional salary information: | Daily Rate: £95 - £115 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2025 |
| Location: | High Peak, Derbyshire, SK12 2RY |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4721261_1756974767 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant Job
Location: Disley, Cheshire
Salary: £95-£115 per day
Contract Type: Long Term / Full Time
Start 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 to find out more about this opportunity.
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