SEMH Teaching assistant

Prospero Teaching; Boothstown; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is working with a small, specialist setting in Salford (M27) to recruit several Teaching Assistants for their supportive team. The school delivers tailored education to young people aged 11–16 who struggle with mainstream schooling, emphasising consistent relationships and respectful engagement.

This is a full-time, temporary position starting immediately and running until July 2027. Location is Salford with work hours from 8:30am to 4pm; applicants should have a 2:2 degree or

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.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with class activities and help maintain a positive learning environment.
• Assist planning and delivery of tailored educational tasks for students aged 11–16.

Skills

Experience with young people

Safeguarding training

Education

2:2 or higher degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2027 - STARTING IMMEDIATELY

We are working with a small, specialist setting in Salford (M27) 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 - Salford
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