ASC Teaching Assistant - Horticulture

Prospero Teaching; High Peak; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a KS3/4 SEN Teaching Assistant in Stockport, Cheshire. This full-time role involves providing academic support and crisis intervention to students. Ideal for graduates or those with experience in a UK school. The position offers extensive training and is set to run until July 2026. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS certificate.

Benefits

Free accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or previous experience in a UK school required.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one.
• Capable of providing 1:1 support and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support and mentoring to students.
• Assist in creating a calm and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Patient approach to young people

Understanding of safeguarding

Education

Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher

Job description

Overview

KS3/4 SEN Teaching Assistant
FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2026 - STARTING IMMEDIATELY

We have worked with this Headteacher for several years and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. The role of a TA is much more "all encompassing" and you will provide some academic support, some 1:1 mentoring, and some "crisis intervention" to support students who need intervention. This is a full time role and will run until July 2026.

Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Our client enjoys a strong reputation inside the ASC and ADHD domain, and the Headteacher is extremely proud of the standards they set. The school has recently opened a small holding and is currently developing an agriculture / horticulture / animal care course, and as such has fantastic facilities to offer. If you have a particular interest in the outdoors, as either a hobby or a profession, this school could be a perfect place for you to offer something back to the young people of the community whilst focusing on activities outside of the classroom.

Contract/Position Details

• Location: Stockport, Cheshire
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Long term Non-Teaching cover
• Start date: ASAP, September 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration: July 2026
• End date (if applicable): July 2026
• Contract type: Temporary
• Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR
• Previous experience working in a UK school, OR
• A patient, calm approach to young people
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (we can provide)

Eligibility to apply

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Benefits

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team