Job Description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East

Salary: £13.00 - £13.72 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 40 hours per week – Term Time Only

Contract: Permanent

Simply Education is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our school in Wilmslow, a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to flourish and grow. Our school is designed for students requiring additional support, especially those with sensory and emotional needs that make mainstream education challenging. We aim to help each student unlock their potential through personalised learning, therapeutic support, and small class sizes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide targeted support for students with SEN, including those with SEMH or ASD

- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment

- Work closely with teachers and specialists to deliver tailored education plans

- Assist students in overcoming challenges and re-engaging with their learning

- Support pupils’ emotional well-being and social development

- Promote a safe, respectful, and engaging atmosphere where each student’s uniqueness is celebrated

Skills and Qualifications:

-  Level 3 Qualification in Support Work for Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent) is essential

- GCSE Maths and English (Level 3 or above)

- Experience working with SEN in a professional or voluntary capacity is advantageous but not essential

- Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures

- Ability to adapt and meet the diverse needs of students

- A positive, creative, and child-first approach

- A full UK driving licence and access to a car is desirable

At Simply Education, we pride ourselves on supporting our school to find the best qualify staff for their settings. If you’re passionate about helping children achieve their aspirational futures and feel you have the skills to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 3) position, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.  Alternatively, for an informal chat about SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 3) role please contact Emma Bloore, SEND Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich. 

Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks