Primary Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for Primary SEN Teaching Assistants in Ashton-under-Lyne to support pupils with SEN across primary schools. This role suits a motivated graduate or someone with SEN experience seeking to start a career in education and child development.

You will work with pupils with ASC, ADHD, speech and language needs, dyslexia, and MLD, helping with learning activities, literacy and numeracy, and behaviour support, while gaining valuable classroom experience and building

Qualifications

• Experience with children (voluntary, coaching, tutoring, or care work) is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Provide two professional child-related references.
• Willing to register and pass safeguarding checks with Prospero Teaching.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support or small group interventions for students with SEN.
• Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills.
• Helping manage behaviour and engagement in a positive, proactive way.
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and independence.
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Primary Teaching Assistant (VR/1030142) Ashton-Under-Lyne, England

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a number of SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne. This role is perfect for a motivated graduate or someone with SEN experience looking to kick-start their career in education, psychology, or child development.

You will work with SEN students who may have needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social or communication challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils who benefit from additional structure, patience, and tailored learning strategies.

You will gain invaluable classroom experience, develop key behaviour management skills, and build confidence working with students with additional needs - all the while making a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support or small group interventions for students with SEN
• Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Helping manage behaviour and engagement in a positive, proactive way
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and independence
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

About you:

• Strong interest in working with children with SEN / SEND
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience with children (voluntary, coaching, tutoring, care work) is advantageous
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

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
• 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.