SEN TA

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Manchester is recruiting Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs across primary schools in the area. This role is ideal for graduates seeking a career in education, psychology, or child development.

You’ll work with pupils who may have ASC, ADHD, or speech and language needs, delivering 1:1 or small group support, aiding literacy and numeracy, and helping manage behaviour in a positive, proactive way.

Qualifications

• Graduate with an interest in education/SEN
• Experience working with children is advantageous
• Willingness to learn and develop classroom skills

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support or small group interventions for students with SEN
• Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs
• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
• Helping manage behaviour and engagement in a positive, proactive way
• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and independence
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

Skills

1:1 support

Small group work

Tailored activities

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Communication

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Education

Graduate or higher

Job description

SEN TA (VR/1030121) City Of Manchester, England

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a number of Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across the curriculum at primary schools in Oldham and Tameside. This role is perfect for a motivated graduateor someone with SEN experience looking to kick-start their career in education, psychology, or child development.

You’ll work with SEN children who may have needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social or communication challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils who benefit from additional structure, patience, and tailored learning strategies.

You’ll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop key behaviour management skills, and build confidence working with students with additional needs-all the while making a meaningful difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support or small group interventions for students with SEN


• Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs


• Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills


• Helping manage behaviour and engagement in a positive, proactive way


• Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and independence


• Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management

About you

We are seeking enthusiastic graduates with a passion for education and SEN:

• Strong interest in working with children with SEN / SEND


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach


• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn


• Experience with children (voluntary, coaching, tutoring, care work) is advantageous


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

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

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.