Call/email Alisdair at School Staffing to get a full job description with details of this Special Needs Schools' Group. They are the sixth-largest provider of specialist educational services in the country, supporting over 900 children and young people, and employing over 1,000 staff. SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East Salary: £12.37 to £13.49 p/hr £23,210 - £24,818 ( actual salary dependant on qualifications) Hours : 40 hours per week - Term Time Only - FIXED TERM CONTRACT of 6 months to start asap Your Skills, Experience & Qualifications: Experience working with SEN in an employed or voluntary setting?? Full UK driving licence and access to your own car desirable GCSE Maths and English Level 3 or above qualification is essential.? A recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools or an equivalent?is desirable??? Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.? Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD? Ability to adapt The desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual? Be positive and creative in assisting to meet pupils’ individual needs? Benefits: Full training and continued support Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us Free lunch during your working day Perkbox subscription Life assurance and Enhanced pension scheme Car lease scheme Bike to work scheme Refer a friend for £1,000. We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (terms apply) Free parking Free membership to Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. As a result of the volume of applications, If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received, then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.