SEN Teaching Assistant
Academics
£90 - £100/day PAYE (No umbrella companies)
Stockport, North West, SK1 4PR
Full time, temporary
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- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
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About Academics
Academics is an education jobs ceruitment agency.
Job description from Academics
Do you want to work with SEN Children in mainstream Primary Schools?
Then this opportunity is for you!
Academics are working with schools in Stockport where the demand for an SEN Teaching Assistant is high. If you yourself are local to the area of Stockport and are looking for work in Primary Schools then we would love to hear from you.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant experience is of course desirable, however, if you are seeking experience within this field of work you we still urge you to apply so we can discuss the role with you and see how you fit.
So, with that in mind, what will you be doing as an SEN Teaching Assistant?
Supporting the needs of your 1:1 or the group of students you will be working with.
Working closely with the Class Teacher to ensure delviery of the lessons is efficient
Guiding SEN students through their school day providing stability and reassuranceWho are Academics?
Academic are a UK national leading recruitment and supply agency who specialise in the Education sector. The Stoke office has been operating within Cheshire and Staffordshire for the last 13+ years with great success. The area of Stockport is an area of rigorous development for us now, which you, as a SEN Teaching Assistant can contribute towards by working for Academics.
What can Academics do for you?
No Umbrella pay. Academics pay staff using our own PAYE system meaning that there will be no unexpected deduction from your pay
No paper timesheets. All online and able to log in through your email makes your method of payment fast and easy!
Permanent opportunities with our client schools in and around Stockport
Up to £125 per referral on our Academics referral bonus scheme to treat yourself and others
150+ free online training courses to help you feel supportedIf you are interested in joining Academics as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Stockport, please apply now or contact Academics Stoke for more information
Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Academics pay teaching assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
70% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do teaching assistants at Academics get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
70% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Academics pay teaching assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do teaching assistants at Academics get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do teaching assistants at Academics recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
40% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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