Secondary Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time KS3/4 SEN Teaching Assistant in Tameside. The role involves supporting young learners across various secondary subjects and providing crucial academic support and mentoring. The school prides itself on its high standards and calm environment. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a 2:2 or above and relevant experience. The position runs until July 2026 and includes training opportunities, making it perfect for those considering teacher training.

Qualifications

• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered or be willing to process a new application.
• Previous experience working in a UK school.

Responsibilities

• Support young learners in secondary subjects.
• Provide some academic support and 1:1 mentoring.
• Assist in crisis intervention for students.

Skills

Calm and patient demeanour

Resilience

Strong communication

Education

Recent Graduate with a 2:2 or higher

Job description

KS3/4 SEN Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2026 - STARTING IMMEDIATELY

This school a specialist runs an on-site additionally resourced provision for young people who need that little extra support and guidance. Students at this school can pose challenges but staff who are calm, patient, resilient and caring will make huge differences in this recently modernised setting.

We have worked with this Headteacher for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2026. The role of a TA is much more "all encompassing" and you will provide some academic support, some 1:1 mentoring, and some "crisis intervention" to support students who need intervention. This is a full time role and will run until July 2026.

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 inside the SEMH domain 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 Primary or Secondary teacher training as you will obtain a sound understanding of the full curriculum.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Tameside
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: Long term Non-Teaching cover
• Start date: November 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration: July 2026
• End date (if applicable): July 2026
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time: Full
• Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR Experience as a TA in a similar setting

Previous experience working in a UK school

Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

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

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