Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Area: Stockport
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (Term-time only)
Salary: .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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