SEND Teaching Assistant

at Acorns School, Stockport, United Kingdom

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Salary

£26,228 to £27,593 a year

Closing date

1 December 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching support
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Full Time

First seen

2 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

SEND Teaching Assistant

Acorns School, Hibbert Lane, Marple, Stockport, SK6 7NN

Salary

: £26,228 - £27,593

Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

Purpose of the Role

To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The SEND Teaching Assistant will embody the EPIC values and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes pupil wellbeing and achievement.

At Acorns School

Welcome to Acorns School, where we empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential. Our school is built on a foundation of support, care, and a dedication to nurturing each pupil’s unique journey.

With a strong history of helping children who have faced difficult periods in their lives, Acorns School provides a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of gender, disability, or background.

Key Responsibilities

Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance

Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches

Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct

Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks

Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources

Support record-keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed

Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment

Requirements

A committed and passionate view of students with SEND

At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision

A level 3 TA qualification is advantageous

Benefits of Joining Keys

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts

Life assurance

Keys Education

is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through

Connected Support.

We are proud to be an

Equal Opportunities Employer

and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

About Acorns School

Type

Independent school

Pupils

33 (school census, 2025/26)

Ofsted

Report card, 21 April 2026: expected standard in 2 areas, needs attention in 4; safeguarding met

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