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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 10 January 2026
Salary: £90 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 February 2026
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 199455

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Stockport

Role: Teaching Assistant (Autism)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Term-Time only)

Working Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Pay: £90.00- £110.00 per day (DOE)

Do you have a passion for supporting children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)? We're looking for a caring, patient, and committed Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Stockport, where your support will genuinely change a child's school experience.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys building relationships, creating calm and structured environments, and helping pupils feel confident, safe, and understood.

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with ASC
- Support students with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
- Implement strategies in line with EHCPs and individual support plans
- Use structured approaches such as visual timetables and sensory strategies
- Support behaviour management and promote positive learning outcomes
- Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Experience, Training & Qualifications
- Experience supporting children or young people with ASC (school or care setting)
- Understanding of SEN and inclusive education practices
- Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
- Relevant training (e.g. autism awareness, safeguarding) is desirable but not essential

Requirements
- Right to Work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Two professional references

How to Apply

Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are central to everything we do, and all candidates will be subject to appropriate vetting checks prior to placement.

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