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Special needs teaching assistant

Prospero Teaching
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M24WU, England

Salary

£103.95 - £115 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Prospero Teaching is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to work with students with SEN and SEMH needs at a primary school in Longsight, Manchester.
  • Candidates should have experience working with children who exhibit challenging behaviors, and de-escalation training is preferred.
  • The role requires confidence in one-on-one support and the ability to manage complex behaviors.
  • The position offers a minimum pay rate of £103.94 per day and is set to start in September 2025.
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate, with previous experience in a teaching assistant role preferred.

SEN TA:

Prospero Teaching are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to support young people with SEN & SEMH needs at aPrimary school in Longishgt.


Often the students in this SEN units will have autism, ADHD, SEMH, or trauma.

You must have experience working with children who display challenging behaviours, preferably with de-escalation training. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, understanding and keen to support young people who need that little bit extra. You must be confident working on a 1-1 basis and be comfortable dealing with students who may display more complex or challenging behaviours.

Contract Details:

  • Role: SEN TA
  • Location: Longsight, Manchester
  • Hours: 0830:1530 (during term time)
  • Minimum rate of pay: £103.94 per day (Under Umbrella)
  • Type of work: Temporary
  • Full time/part time: Full time only
  • Start date: September 2025
  • Duration: Ongoing

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

  • Up to date Safeguarding training in the last year (can be provided if needed)
  • Previous experience with Team Teach training, or willing to be trained in it
  • Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant is preferred

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
  • Provide two professional references

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By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of educational experience to help you find your next career move.

In addition, you will also benefit from

  • access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development
  • support with interview preparations so you're fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role
  • support with lesson planning and classroom management to support you to create stimulating and varied lessons
  • a generous recommend a friend referral scheme

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Ideally, you will already have a full DBS on the update service but if not, we can process a new one.

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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.