SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Location - Stockport (Manchester) (SK8) Pay - GBP500-GBP550 per week, depending on experience Start Date - 01/09/2026 Contract Type - Long-Term, Temp to Perm Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant/Support Worker who is confident working with SEN pupils? Prospero Teaching is working with a Special Needs School in Stockport who are in need of Teaching Assistants across the school. This school supports pupils between 4 - 19 years of age. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils on 1:1 and small group basis, helping them to engage in learning and regulate emotions Need to be comfortable providing personal care to pupils Assist in managing challenging behaviour and sometimes high-risk behaviours, using positive behaviour strategies Build strong, professional relationships with pupils Work closely with other staff members, SEN professionals and external agencies to support development Requirements: Experience working with children or young people Experience working with SEN needs such as severe Autism, Complex Learning Needs and Sensory Impairments Experienced providing personal care A calm, patient, and resilient approach with the ability to remain composed in challenging situations. Confidence in setting boundaries and following behaviour management plans consistently. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and student welfare. Psychology, Speech and Language Graduates, Teaching Assistants, Care and ..... full job details .....