SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £108 to £130 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2025 |
| Location: | Sale, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 188664 |
Summary
Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a large and well-established Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in Sale (M33). This setting supports children and young people with a range of complex needs, including autism, ADHD, sensory impairments, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. Many students display challenging behaviour, and personal care may be required.
Role Overview:
Full-time, long-term position with potential for permanent placement
Supporting students aged 11 - 19 with diverse and complex needs
Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Providing 1:1 and small group support
Assisting with personal care routines when necessary
Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with children or young adults with SEN, SEMH, or behavioural needs
Calm, patient and confident in managing challenging behaviour
Comfortable with personal care responsibilities
Team player with a proactive and compassionate approach
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Qualifications (desirable but not essential):
Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Team Teach or equivalent behaviour management training
Experience in care, youth work, or psychology
What We Offer:
Competitive daily rates
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Dedicated consultant support from Prospero Teaching
Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a rewarding environment
If you're passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and thrive in a dynamic, inclusive settingwe want to hear from you!
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced DBS that is registered on the update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide professional references to cover the last 2 years
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 with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.
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