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SEN Teaching Assistant Stockport (Part-Time, May Start)
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Stockport, SK7 and surrounding areas
Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Type of Work: Part-time (3 days a week)
Start Date: May 2025
Duration: Ongoing
Contract Type: Long-term Temp
Minimum Rate of Pay: GBP102+ per day
Hours: 8:30 am 3:30 pm (flexible)

About Us:
Prospero Teaching is supporting an inclusive and nurturing primary school in the Stockport (SK7) area, dedicated to ensuring every child reaches their full potential. We are looking for a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child with severe Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference.

Your Role:
As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

Work closely with a child with complex needs including severe Autism and PDA.

Build a trusting and consistent relationship to support emotional regulation and learning.

Deliver tailored interventions based on EHCP targets and advice from external professionals.

Provide a calm, patient, and flexible approach to minimise anxiety and maximise engagement.

Support the childs participation both inside and outside the classroom.

What Were Looking For:
We are seeking an SEN specialist who has:

A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2/3) or equivalent.

Proven experience supporting children with Autism, PDA, and high SEN needs.

A nurturing, adaptable, and resilient approach to behaviour support.

Strong communication skills to work effectively with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Eligibility Requirements:
To be considered for this role, you must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK.

Have an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Provide two professional child-related references.

Hold up-to-date Safeguarding training (desirable training can be provided).

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs, please submit your up-to-date CV today!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy.

Proud 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.