Special Needs Teaching Assistant; Temporary

Position: Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Temporary)
Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Area:
Stockport

Start Date:

January 2026
Contract Type:
Full-time, Temporary (Term-time only)
Salary: £90.00- £110.00 per day (DOE)

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

Are you a Psychology graduate looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? This is an excellent opportunity to build practical skills and make a genuine difference in a supportive school environment.

We are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to work closely with pupils who may have Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties, providing tailored support that helps them feel understood, supported, and able to succeed.

Why This Role Is Ideal for Psychology Graduates

Direct experience working with children with additional needs
Opportunity to apply psychological theory in a real-world setting
Excellent preparation for careers in educational psychology, clinical psychology, CBT, CAMHS, or SEN teaching
Work alongside experienced teachers, SENCOs, and support professionals

Teaching Assistant

Role and Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN
Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development
Help implement EHCPs and individual support strategies
Observe, monitor, and record pupil progress
Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For:

Psychology graduates
Individuals with a strong interest in child development, mental health, or SEN
Patient, empathetic, and resilient candidates
Previous SEN or care experience is beneficial but not essential

To Be Eligible You Must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK
Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. 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 at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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