SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency seeks a Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Rochdale. The role involves supporting pupils aged 11-19 with various needs in their learning and personal development. Candidates should have experience with children, good literacy and numeracy skills, and a commitment to helping every pupil succeed. This full-time position offers a rewarding environment in a caring and collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring children or young people in various settings.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in 1:1 and small-group work.
• Assist the class teacher in structured lessons.
• Encourage and motivate pupils throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience with children or young people (education, youth work, sports coaching)

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Patience and friendly approach

Strong relationship-building

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Monday 19th January 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only (Permanent)

Salary: 525 - 600 per week (depending on experience)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

Do you enjoy supporting young people and being a steady, positive influence in their day‑to‑day lives?

We are working alongside a well‑established specialist school in Rochdale that offers a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children and young people aged 11‑19 with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning difficulties, and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The school is widely recognised for its caring ethos, collaborative multi‑disciplinary approach, and personalised curriculum designed to support both academic progress and emotional development. With small class sizes, high staff‑to‑pupil ratios, and a strong, supportive leadership team, this is a highly rewarding setting for individuals who want to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

About the Teaching Assistant Role

• Support pupils in the classroom through 1:1 and small‑group work
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and structured lessons
• Support pupils with additional needs, building confidence, communication skills, and positive behaviour
• Offer encouragement and motivation throughout the school day, including lessons, activities, and break times
• Act as a consistent and trusted adult, supporting pupils' social and emotional development

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with or mentoring children or young people (education, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering, or similar backgrounds)
• A patient, friendly, and approachable manner with the ability to build strong relationships
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent)
• Calm, resilient, and positive, with a good sense of humour
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and helping every pupil reach their potential

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
• Provide two professional child‑related references

Application information

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up‑to‑date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Other information

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.

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