SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (SEN) Temp to Perm Location: Cheadle Hulme Contract: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Full-time, MondayFriday Start: Jan 2026 About the Role We are recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a temp-to-perm basis at a specialist education provider supporting children and young people with complex learning difficulties, disabilities, and additional communication needs. As a Teaching Assistant, youll play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop life skills, and reach their potential. You will work as part of a highly supportive team in a well-resourced, specialist environment. Key Responsibilities Supporting students with severe and complex needs in the classroom and around the school Providing communication support (including using specialist tools or assistive technology where required) Assisting the teacher with lesson delivery and individual learning programmes Promoting independence, confidence, and positive behaviour Delivering personal care, which will include: Assisting with toileting and hygiene routines Supporting dressing and undressing Helping with mobility and positioning Ensuring students safety, dignity, and wellbeing at all times What Were Looking For You dont need previous SEN school experiencefull training will be providedbut you must be: Compassionate, patient, and resilient Comfortable and confident providing personal care as a routine part of the role Able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Committed to safeguarding and promoting young peoples welfare Experience in care, SEN, youth work, support work, or a similar setting is highly beneficial. What We Offer Competitive agency pay rates Ongoing training and development, including specialist SEN training Supportive induction and mentoring The opportunity to transition into a permanent contract with the Seashell Trust A rewarding role where you truly make a difference 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 child related references that cover the last two years If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team