SEND Teaching Assistant – Daily supply across Stockport and surrounding areas, starting as soon as possible These flexible opportunities are ideal for teaching assistants who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings.Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support students with a range of special educational needs in mainstream secondary classrooms
• Assist with differentiated learning activities and individual support plans
• Promote inclusion and encourage independence in learning
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to monitor progress and adapt support
• Help manage behaviour and create a calm, safe learning environment
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and school policies

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience supporting students with SEND in secondary schools
• Understanding of a range of learning needs including autism, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language difficulties
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as a SEND Teaching Assistant
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Patience, resilience and a proactive approach to learning support
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!