SEMH Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Ashley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for a small specialist setting in Altrincham (WA15). The role is full-time, starting immediately and lasting until July 2027, with a September 2026 start date in contract details.

You will support young people aged 5 to 17 who struggle with mainstream education, focusing on building respectful relationships and consistency. The school prides itself on an inclusive environment where pupils can thrive.

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate with a 2:2 or higher, OR experience as a TA in a similar setting
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year

Education

2:2 or higher

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2027 - STARTING IMMEDIATELY

We are working with a small, specialist setting in Altrincham (WA15) who are looking to add two teaching assistants to their small yet highly supportive team.

Our school provides a tailored education to young people aged between 5 and 17, who find accessing mainstream education challenging - there will be a high focus on building professional, respectful and meaningful relationships with young people who need consistency and focus in their education.

Despite being a small setting, our Headteacher prides themselves on offering an inclusive learning environment where young people can thrive.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location Altrincham, Cheshire
• Position Teaching Assistant
• Type of work Long term Non-Teaching cover
• Start date September 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration July 2027
• End date (if applicable) July 2027
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time Full
• Minimum rate of pay - GBP90
• Hours 8:30am to 3:30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR Experience as a TA in a similar setting, OR experience working with young people in a vocational/coaching capacity
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• 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