Flexible Teaching Assistant - Agency Supply

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Flexible Teaching Assistant to work in High Schools for children with learning difficulties and autism. This role offers flexibility in shift selection, ideal for those who cannot commit to full-time work. You'll be responsible for supporting students academically and providing a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for children with additional needs is ideal.
• Demonstrated nurturing qualities essential.
• Teaching Assistant qualification preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with consultants and agreeing on availability for shifts.
• Providing tailored support for children with SEN.
• Creating a safe environment for learning and success.

Skills

Nurturing qualities

Experience with SEN

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

Prospero Teaching are recruiting individuals to work as Teaching Assistants to work on a flexible supply basis at a specialist High schools in Ashton & Duckinfield . Suited to this role are those who cannot commit to full time work, or would like the flexibility of choosing your own shifts to work around other commitments.

The school is for children aged 11-16 years old with moderate and complex learning difficulties, and those on the autism spectrum. Students attending receive a tailored curriculum best suited to their needs and ability and the school offers a fantastic approach to learning.

Working as an Ad-Hoc Teaching Assistant, you’d be placed where needed on that particular day and would uphold all the usual duties of a Teaching Assistant. We encourage those working on flexible supply to show eagerness, confidence and an ability to get ‘stuck in’ using initiative drawn on experience.

The role would consist of:

• Liaising with your consultant at the beginning of the week to agree on a availability for shifts that week and being on standby from 7am for morning calls to be instructed about work available
• Providing tailored support with working with children and SEN
• Creating a safe environment that allows children to have fun, learn and succeed
• Academic support 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the teacher

The ideal candidate:

• Someone who can demonstrate the necessary nurturing qualities required to work closely with SEN children
• Ideally with previous experience caring for those with additional needs
• Teaching Assistant qualification is ideal but not essential
• Location – Tameside
• Position – Flexible SEN Teaching Assistant
• Contract Type – Temporary
• Minimum Daily Rate of Pay – £85 +
• Start Date – ASAP

If this role appeals to you, please apply now. For more information about the role, please contact Zoe McDonald on 0161 393 6725