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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Area: Gorton, Greater Manchester
Start Date: 13/04/2026
Contract Type: Full-time (Term-time only)
Salary: £100- £110.00 per day (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected specialist school in Gorton that provides a calm, structured, and supportive environment for young people aged 11-19. The school supports pupils with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Known for its inclusive culture and strong teamwork, the school delivers a personalised curriculum that promotes both academic progress and emotional wellbeing. With small class sizes and a high staff-to-pupil ratio, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups
Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher
Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication, and positive behaviour
Provide encouragement and motivation - in class, during activities, or on the playground
Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils' social and emotional development What We're Looking For:

Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people (school, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or similar)
Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent)
Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour
Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
Provide two professional child-related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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.

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Brief description:

Join a specialist school in Oldham as a Teaching Assistant and support children with Autism, ADHD, and additional needs. Help students build confidence, resilience, and independence in a nurturing environment. Flexible roles available, including full-time, part-time, and day-to-day cover
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Location:
Lancing
Salary:
£100 - £110 /day
Job Type:
PartTime
Category:
Education

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