SEND Support Assistant – Flexible Roles Across Stockport & Tameside ⭐
Make a Difference. Build Your Experience. Shape Young Lives.
Do you want a rewarding role where no two days are the same?
Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?
Join Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your SEND career!
What You’ll Be Doing
Become a vital part of specialist SEND/SEMH schools across East Manchester, supporting students with a range of needs, including:
Autism, sensory needs & communication challenges
PMLD and complex medical needs
SEMH and behavioural support
Mental health and wellbeing
You’ll have access to:
✅ Classroom & learning support roles
✅ Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
✅ Opportunities to experience a variety of schools
✅ A pathway to grow your SEND expertise
✔️ We’re Looking For People Who Have:
Experience supporting young people in UK schools or care settings
Full-time availability (Mon–Fri, 08:30–15:30)
Confidence supporting challenging behaviour
Experience with SEN (autism, communication needs, complex profiles)
A proactive, positive attitude and genuine passion for helping young people
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
✨ Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
A specialist team who understand SEMH & SEND environments
FREE CPD & tailored SEN/SEMH training
Long-term & permanent opportunities
Competitive weekly pay
Honest communication & ongoing support
Work in schools that prioritise inclusion, wellbeing & growth
Ready to make a real impact? Apply today and start your SEND journey with us!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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