Part Time SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant 

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East   

Salary: £12.37 to £13.22 p/hr depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Part-Time 0.6FTE – 3 days per week (Mon-Wed) – Term Time Only  

The Aurora Group

We’re really pleased to have opened Aurora Summerfields School in April 2023 in Wilmslow with a capacity of 50 students.

This is an independent specialist school for young people aged 5 to 19, who face a range of challenges in accessing education, these challenges are typically associated with Autism spectrum conditions.  The school received ratings of ‘Outstanding’ in the areas of behaviour and attitudes and personal development in the most recent Ofsted inspection.

We are currently looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join us. 

The Role / Key duties:

As our new Teaching Assistant, your role is to support our children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment.

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic individual to play a key role in supporting our pupils' learning and development. You will build warm, caring, and supportive relationships that help children feel safe, valued, and ready to enjoy their school experience.

In this role, you will encourage independence, nurture personal growth, and uphold high expectations of behaviour at all times. Working closely with the class teacher, you will help deliver high-quality, engaging, and differentiated learning experiences across a broad and balanced curriculum, enabling every child to reach their full potential.

Like many SEN environments; your duties are likely to vary and therefore candidates will need to be flexible and be able to lend a hand whenever required.

Full Job Description

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• 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 

🌟 What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

📚 Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

💸 Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

💰 Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

🩺 24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

🦷 UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

👯‍♀️ Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.barnfield@the-aurora-group.com

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

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.