SEN Teaching Assistant: Empowering Young Learners

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. You will support children aged 3-11 with autism, ADHD and related needs, delivering tailored activities under a class teacher’s guidance.

Role involves 1:1 or small group work, promoting confidence, communication and positive behaviour, including on the playground. Start date is Sept 2026; term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or mentoring children in school, youth work, sports coaching or volunteering.
• Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent).
• Calm under pressure with a positive outlook.
• Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom, 1:1 or with small groups.
• Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication and positive behaviour.
• Provide encouragement and motivation in class, during activities or on the playground.
• Act as a reliable adult role model supporting social and emotional development.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Patience

Good literacy and numeracy

Calm under pressure

Committed to inclusion

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. You will support children aged 3-11 with autism, ADHD and related needs, delivering tailored activities under a class teacher’s guidance.

Role involves 1:1 or small group work, promoting confidence, communication and positive behaviour, including on the playground. Start date is Sept 2026; term-time hours apply.