Secondary Teaching Assistant - Part-Time (3 Days)

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 14,332 - 19,110; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Secondary Teaching Assistant for a part-time, permanent role in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The post runs Wednesday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, supporting students with SEND within a specialist-led setting linked to a mainstream academy.

You will provide one-to-one and small group support, help access GCSE and entry-level content, implement IEPs/EHCP targets, and assist with SEMH needs while collaborating with teachers, families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND in settings with mainstream peers.
• Ability to deliver GCSE or entry-level curriculum.
• Calm, empathetic and proactive approach to SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Qualification in support, care or education desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to secondary-age students
• Support GCSE and entry-level curriculum access alongside peers
• Assist with IEPs and EHCP targets
• Support students' SEMH needs
• Collaborate with staff, families and external agencies

Skills

SEND experience

GCSE delivery

SEMH support

Education

Relevant qualification in support or education

Job description

Secondary Teaching Assistant - Part-Time (3 Days)

Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Salary: 315 - 420 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

A specialist secondary provision, delivered in partnership with a mainstream academy, is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND who are integrated alongside mainstream peers. The role focuses on supporting access to a formal curriculum, including GCSE and entry-level accreditation, within smaller, specialist-led classes.

What you’ll do:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to secondary-age students
• Support access to GCSE and entry-level curriculum content alongside mainstream peers
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets
• Support students' social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
• Work closely with teaching staff, families, and external agencies

What we’re looking for:

• SEND experience, ideally within a setting integrating students with mainstream peers
• Confidence supporting GCSE or entry-level curriculum delivery
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to SEMH needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential

To be eligible you must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
• Provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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