Unqualified Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Stockport is seeking an Unqualified Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND provision. The ideal candidate will support pupils with complex needs, ensuring they receive the personalized attention required to thrive. A nurturing and patient approach is essential, along with experience in SEND settings. This role offers competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development. Apply today to make a real difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Ongoing CPD and training

24/7 consultant support

Long-term or permanent roles available

Qualifications

• Experience as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant or within SEND settings.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility routines.
• Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and behaviour.
• Building relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.

Skills

Experience working in SEND settings

Strong behaviour management skills

Nurturing and empathetic approach

Patience and adaptability

Job description

Are you a nurturing, resilient and proactive Unqualified Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in the Stockport area? TeacherActive are proud to be supporting a specialist SEND provision who are seeking a dedicated professional to join their team and make a real difference to pupils with a range of complex needs.

As an Unqualified Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, therapists and behaviour specialists to ensure pupils receive the individualised support they need to thrive. You’ll be working with students who may present with PMLD, SLD, ASD, communication delays and social/emotional needs, so a calm, patient and adaptable approach is essential.

What you’ll be doing as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to pupils with varied learning, communication and sensory needs
• Assisting with personal care, therapy programmes, mobility routines and regulation strategies
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery, resource preparation and behaviour support
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, independence and safety
• Collaborating with the wider SEND team to track progress and contribute to EHCP targets

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working as a Unqualified Teaching Assistant or within SEND settings (PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ASD)
• A nurturing, empathetic and patient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility
• Team Teach or similar training is desirable but not essential

What you’ll get:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• Ongoing CPD, safeguarding training and specialist SEND development
• A dedicated consultant available 24/7
• The opportunity to secure long‑term or permanent roles

If you’re a passionate Unqualified Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step and support pupils who need you most, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly by emailing [emailprotected] or call me at 0161 870 3623.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.

We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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