Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a large SEN provision in Stockport, starting September. You will support pupils one-to-one, provide emotional and sensory assistance, and help prepare engaging learning resources.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma or equivalent in Health & Social Care, prior experience with complex needs, and a calm, compassionate nature. DBS clearance and references are required.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Diploma, or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Previous work experience supporting complex needs within a school or care setting is preferred.
• A calm, compassionate nature.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis, providing both emotional and sensory support
• Maintain regular communication with staff, parents and external agencies to monitor progress and development
• Prepare engaging learning resources

Skills

1:1 support

Emotional support

Sensory support

Communication with staff

Education

A Level 3 Diploma or Health & Social Care

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location - Stockport

Pay - £95-£110 per day, depending on experience

Start Date - 03/09/2026

Contract Type - Temp to Perm

Are you a calm and compassionate teaching assistant, with experience supporting complex needs? We are currently working with a large SEN provision in Stockport, to recruit experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join the team in September.

The school is a specialist college, who support pupils aged between 19-25, with complex needs.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis, providing both emotional and sensory support


• Maintain regular communication with staff, parents and external agencies to monitor progress and development


• Prepare engaging learning resources

Requirements:

• A Level 3 Diploma, or equivalent in Health and Social Care


• Previous work experience supporting complex needs within a school or care setting is preferred


• A calm, compassionate nature

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 that cover the last two yearsOTHER

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management


• In-house Training and Development Team IND-SEN