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SEN Teaching Assistant

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Posting date: 24 March 2026
Salary: £475 to £550 per week
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 April 2026
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 208544

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Summary

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant - Stockport(Full-Time)

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 13th March 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and responsibilities
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Stockport that supports students aged 11-19 with a range of additional needs. The school is committed to providing a nurturing, structured, and positive environment where every learner can achieve their potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs to make a meaningful difference every day.

What We're Looking For:

A SEN Teaching Assistant who can/has:
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs, including SEMH.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and differentiated learning activities.
- Promote positive behaviour, routines, and emotional regulation strategies.
- Help track progress and work closely with teachers, support staff, and families to ensure consistency in support.
- Encourage independence, resilience, and confidence in learners across the secondary age range.
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs (school, care, or youth setting).
- A calm, patient, and proactive approach to supporting learning and managing behaviour.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Knowledge of SEN and SEMH strategies, with the ability to adapt to individual needs.
- Relevant qualifications in education, care, or support are desirable but not essential.

To be eligible you must:
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
- Two professional references (preferably from child-related roles).

If you're an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive SEN secondary school, we'd love to hear from you!

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant checks before starting work.

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