Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Worker)

Location: Stockport
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Setting: Specialist School – Complex Needs, Communication Needs, Autism & Sensory Impairments

Are you driven by compassion, curiosity and the desire to make a real difference?
Do you want a role where every day brings purpose, connection, and meaningful impact?

If so, this wonderful specialist school in Stockport could be the perfect place for you.

About the School

This is a warm, nurturing and highly specialised setting supporting pupils with:

• Complex communication needs
• Autism
• Sensory impairments
• Learning disabilities
• A wide range of complex developmental needs

The school is known for its exceptional outcomes, personalised approach, and deeply supportive ethos. You’ll be joining a setting with:

✅ Purpose-built classrooms adapted to individual learning profiles
✅ Sensory rooms, therapy spaces and calm environments
✅ A high staff-to-student ratio to support meaningful engagement
✅ Skilled, passionate staff who collaborate closely to help every child flourish

This is a truly uplifting place to work—where progress is celebrated, differences are embraced, and every small step forward matters.

The Role: Learning Support Worker

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, build essential life skills, and feel safe, supported and understood.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group learning support
• Helping pupils with communication, sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting teaching activities set by the class teacher and SENCO
• Encouraging positive engagement and participation
• Promoting independence, confidence and resilience
• Helping to maintain a calm, structured, nurturing classroom

This role is perfect for someone who is patient, empathetic and dedicated—someone who sees the potential beyond the challenges.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be ideal for this role if you have:

• Experience in education, care, youth work, or a related setting
• Experience working with children or young people
• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about Autism, sensory needs, communication difficulties and complex needs
• Strong communication skills
• A warm, resilient and compassionate approach
• An Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A friendly, collaborative and supportive team
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training
• A role filled with variety—no two days are ever the same
• The chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on the lives of young people

If you’re looking for a rewarding, purpose-led role where your work truly matters, this is your opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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