Special needs teaching assistant

Prospero Teaching

  • Manchester
  • £104 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job descriptionSEN 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
OTHERBy 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.IND-MAN-SENContract/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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