SEMH Teaching assistant

Prospero Teaching; Bolton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is currently seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for a small specialist setting in Bolton (BL1). The role is full-time, temporary, starting immediately and running until July 2027.

The school serves students aged 11-16 with tailored education, focusing on building respectful and meaningful relationships to support consistent learning. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, with safeguarding checks required and Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR Experience as a TA in a similar setting, OR experience working with young people in a vocational/coaching capacity.
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Skills

Graduate or TA exp

Safeguarding training (last year)

UK school experience

Right to Work in UK

Education

2:2 degree or higher

UK degree or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2027 - STARTING IMMEDIATELY

We are working with a small, specialist setting in Bolton (BL1) who are looking to add several teaching assistants to their small yet highly supportive team.

Our school provides a tailored education to young people aged between 11 and 16, who find accessing mainstream education challenging - there will be a high focus on building professional, respectful and meaningful relationships with young people who need consistency and focus in their education.

Despite being a small setting, our Headteacher prides themselves on offering an inclusive learning environment where young people can thrive.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Bolton
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Long term Non-Teaching cover
• Start date - November 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - July 2027
• End date (if applicable) - July 2027
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full
• Minimum rate of pay - GBP100
• Hours - 8:30am to 4pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher, OR Experience as a TA in a similar setting, OR experience working with young people in a vocational/coaching capacity.
• 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

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.