Secondary Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants & Cover Supervisors – Macclesfield & Surrounding Areas

Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire & surrounding areas
Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Supply Work
Pay: £90–£110 per day (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)

About the Role

Are you looking for flexible, rewarding work through a reputable education supply agency, where you can make a real difference in local schools?

We are a supply agency recruiting on behalf of secondary schools and specialist SEN settings across Macclesfield and the surrounding Cheshire areas. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and reliable Secondary Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors for day-to-day, short-term and long-term supply placements.

Whether you’re an experienced education professional or have transferable skills from another sector, we’d love to hear from you.

We have opportunities supporting pupils with:

• Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism (ASD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate and complex learning difficulties
• Challenging behaviour
• General classroom and learning support
• Classroom supervision during teacher absence

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Secondary schools or SEN settings
• Other education environments
• Youth offending or criminal justice services
• Children’s residential care
• Mental health or behavioural support
• Police or prison services
• Sports coaching or youth work
• Care and support work

If you’re patient, adaptable, confident and passionate about supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

To apply, you’ll need:

• An up-to-date CV covering your full employment history, including any gaps
• The right to work in the UK
• Two professional references
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• A driving licence is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Competitive daily rates of £90–£110 per day
• Flexible supply work, including day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements
• Opportunities across a wide network of secondary and SEN schools in Macclesfield, Cheshire and surrounding areas
• Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Pension contributions, subject to qualifying period
• Full compliance with Agency Workers’ Regulations (AWR), ensuring fair pay and working conditions

Apply Now

Whether you’re an experienced Secondary Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Cover Supervisor, or you’re looking to gain valuable experience working in schools, we’d love to hear from you.

We also welcome applications from people with relevant transferable experience who are looking to move into education.

Apply today with your CV and one of our friendly team will be in touch to discuss current opportunities in Macclesfield and the surrounding areas.

Please note: This is a supply agency vacancy. All roles are offered on behalf of schools across Macclesfield, Cheshire and surrounding areas and may vary in duration and setting.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This position involves regulated activity. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.