Graduate SEN TA

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to support learners with SEND and those who need extra help across English, Maths or Science in a welcoming North Manchester school. The role is full-time, starting September 2026 and running until July 2027.

You will provide in-class academic support, 1:1 intervention and mentoring outside the classroom, plus some behaviour support. A recent graduate with a 2:2 or higher is ideal, with safeguarding training or willingness

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a 2:2 degree or higher.
• Experience working in a UK school is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to complete Safeguarding training or have recent safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class academic support across the curriculum.
• Deliver 1:1 intervention and mentoring outside the classroom.
• Support behaviour and help learners reach their potential.

Job description

Graduate Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2027 - STARTING September 2026

A welcoming and supportive school in North Manchester is seeking a graduate, preferably in the core subjects (English, Maths or Science), to support learners with SEND and those who are struggling to reach their potential, across the curriculum.

This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2027. You will provide in-class academic support, 1:1 intervention and mentoring outside the classroom, as well as some behaviour support. This is a full-time role and will run until July 2027.

Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Our client enjoys a strong reputation with regards to inclusion of SEND and SEMH students and is proud of the standards they set.

You will be responsible for supporting young learners in a variety of secondary subjects, including Maths, English, Science, Humanities and PE. This role, due to the nature of the students, lends itself to graduates considering teacher training in a secondary setting as you will obtain a sound understanding of the full curriculum.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location North Manchester
• Position Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Type of work Long term non-teaching cover
• Start date September 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration July 2027
• End date (if applicable) July 2027
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time Full
• Minimum rate of pay - GBP114/day
• Hours 8:00 am to 3:30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher.

Previous experience working in a UK school is desirable, but not essential.

Experience working with young people in either a voluntary or professional capacity is desirable, but not essential.

Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year or willingness to complete Prospero's online Safeguarding Training.

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