Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Etchells Primary School

East Avenue

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3DL

Phone : 0161 437 1792

Email : headteacher@etchells.stockport.sch.uk

Job Title : Teaching Assistant (SEND)

Salary : Scale 3, £24,790.00 - £25,183.00 pro rata is £18,625.03 - £18,920.30

Hours : 32.5, 8.30am to 3.30pm (including half an hour unpaid lunch)

Contract : Permanent, term time

Start : 01 / 09 / 2025

We wish to appoint a Teaching Assistant, ideally with experience of supporting Special Educational Needs in the primary age range, though training can be provided for the right candidate. You may be expected to work across year groups.

The main duties of this role will involve :

Supporting children in lessons, speech and language and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Supporting children with medical needs and providing personal care for them.

Supporting pupils with EHCPs and SEND Support Plans with their learning and development in both the classroom and our Resource Base.

Work under the guidance of teaching staff, Inclusion Manager and outside agencies in order to implement and evaluate agreed work programmes.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, committed and can show initiative. The successful candidates will be able to communicate effectively with teaching staff, the Inclusion Manager and work efficiently within the SEND team. This is a hugely rewarding role for the right person and training can be given where needed. Please read the attached job description to make sure it is the right post for you.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Stockport Council Valuing Diversity

Closing Date 13 / 07 / 2025

Shortlisting 14 / 07 / 2025

Interview Date : 15 / 07 / 2025

Applicants to download information pack and return application form via email to the Headteacher : headteacher@etchells.stockport.sch.uk