Entry level SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 1,242,000 - 1,420,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Oldham, Greater Manchester. The role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a full-time, permanent contract and a weekly salary of 525–600 GBP dependent on experience and responsibilities.

You will work with pupils with EHCPs to access the curriculum, support teachers, and help develop emotional regulation and positive routines across the day.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting.
• Nurturing and patient approach with a passion for SEND.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs and additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and tailored interventions.
• Promote emotional regulation, independence, and positive routines throughout the school day.
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate regularly with the wider support team.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience & empathy

Teamwork & communication

Autism awareness

Education

Relevant TA qualification

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: 525 - 600 per week / Competitive (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school:

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join one of our specialist schools within a supportive and inclusive multi-academy trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

As part of our team, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide targeted assistance, helping pupils to access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

About the role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs and additional needs
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and tailored interventions
• Promote emotional regulation, independence, and positive routines throughout the school day
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate regularly with the wider support team

What We're Looking For:

• Ideally - experience supporting children with SEND (in a school or care setting)

• Someone with a nurturing and patient approach, with a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility and resilience to meet the varying needs of pupils

• Strong understanding of Autism and SEND
• What would set you apart - relevant TA qualification

To be eligible 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

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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