SEN Teaching Assistant: Kickstart Your Education Career

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs at a mainstream secondary school in North Manchester. Start date is October 2026 with end date July 2027. The role offers full-time, year-round work and a daily rate of £110 PAYE.

You'll gain hands-on experience with ASC, ADHD, dyslexia, and other needs, developing behaviour management and tailored learning strategies in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject (Psychology, Education or related fields beneficial).
• Strong interest in working with children with SEN / SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
• 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).

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

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Experience with children

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Prospero Teaching is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs at a mainstream secondary school in North Manchester. Start date is October 2026 with end date July 2027. The role offers full-time, year-round work and a daily rate of £110 PAYE.

You'll gain hands-on experience with ASC, ADHD, dyslexia, and other needs, developing behaviour management and tailored learning strategies in a supportive environment.