Higher level teaching assistant and intervention specialist

Prospero Teaching

  • Stockport, Greater Manchester
  • £104 per day
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job descriptionSpecialist Intervention & Higher-Level Teaching Assistant – FarehamProspero Teaching is looking for a dedicated Specialist Intervention & Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join our client’s Priamry school in Stockport. This role is based within the school’s specialist provision, designed to support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges and associated complex needs.About the Role
  • Location: Stockport
  • Start Date: ASAP / September 2025
  • Contract Type: Full-time
  • Pay Rate: From £103.94 per day under umbrella
  • Hours: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (subject to variation)
We’re looking for someone who:
  • Has experience working 1:1 with pupils, supporting their personal and academic development.
  • Has a background in psychology, therapy, coaching, or life skills training, bringing valuable strategies for student support.
  • Is passionate about helping students rebuild trust in adults and the education system.
  • Thrives on building meaningful relationships with young people who may have disengaged from traditional schooling.
  • Is flexible and proactive, ready to step in when needed, offering personalised support.
  • Understands safeguarding procedures and ensures a safe, inclusive learning environment.
What You’ll Need to Apply
  • Right to work in the UK
  • An enhanced child-barred list DBS certificate, registered on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
  • Two professional child-related references
Why Join Prospero Teaching?
  • Free, accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
  • Support from our dedicated Training & Development Team
  • A chance to be part of an inspiring, student-focused provision that makes a real difference
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, Please apply with an up-to-date CV, and we’ll be in touch.Prospero Teaching is an education recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client school. Successful candidates will need to complete safeguarding checks before starting.Contract/Position Details:About ProsperoProud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.

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