Semh Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Darwen is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a small, specialist setting that supports pupils aged 11-18 who struggle with mainstream education.

The role is full-time, temporary until July 2027, starting November 2026, with a minimum pay rate of GBP100 per day. The school emphasizes inclusive learning, safeguarding training, and building respectful relationships with learners.

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate with a 2:2 or higher, OR TA experience 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

TA experience

Working with young people

Education

2:2 or higher

Job description

FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2027 – STARTING IMMEDIATELY

We are working with a small, specialist setting in Darwen (BB3) 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 18, 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 – Darwen
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