SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training and professional development

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Marple is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN/SEMH at a local school from September. You will work alongside teachers and pastoral staff, helping learners access activities, build confidence, and manage challenging situations.

This is a full-time, long-term position with a competitive daily rate and ongoing training within a supportive team. Enhanced DBS clearance is required; the school follows KCSIE safeguarding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, coaching, mentoring or support settings.
• Understanding of SEN and/or SEMH needs is desirable.
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN and SEMH needs throughout the school day
• Assist pupils in accessing learning and engaging in classroom activities
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence, and independence
• Support behaviour management strategies and interventions
• Work with individuals and small groups to encourage academic and personal development
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and pastoral teams

Skills

Communication

Patience

Education

Experience with children or young people in education, care, coaching, mentoring, or support settings

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Marple

September Start

£90 per day

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN/SEMH school in Marple from September.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students who require additional support to engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support students both in and out of the classroom. This role would suit individuals who are passionate about making a difference and have experience working with young people through education, sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, care, or voluntary work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN and SEMH needs throughout the school day
• Assist pupils in accessing learning and engaging in classroom activities
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Promote emotional wellbeing, confidence, and independence
• Support behaviour management strategies and interventions
• Work with individuals and small groups to encourage academic and personal development
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and pastoral teams

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, coaching, mentoring, or support settings
• Understanding of SEN and/or SEMH needs is desirable
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What's on Offer

• September start
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Competitive daily rate of £90 per day
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Rewarding role with the opportunity to make a real difference
• Free on-site parking

The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance and all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

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