SEND Secondary TA: GCSE Access & SEMH Support

Prospero Teaching; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching in Rochdale (Greater Manchester) is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND alongside mainstream peers, enabling access to a formal curriculum including GCSE and entry-level accreditation in smaller specialist-led classes.

The role runs Wed-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm with a permanent contract. Ideal candidates have calm, empathetic, proactive SEMH approaches and strong communication for collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications

• SEND experience, ideally within a setting integrating students with mainstream peers
• Confidence delivering GCSE or entry-level curriculum content
• Calm, empathetic and proactive approach to SEMH needs
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to secondary-age students
• Support access to GCSE and entry-level curriculum content alongside mainstream peers
• Help implement IEPs and EHCP targets
• Support students' SEMH needs
• Work closely with teaching staff, families, and external agencies

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Relationship-building

SEMH awareness

Education

Qualification in support/care/education desirable

Job description

Prospero Teaching in Rochdale (Greater Manchester) is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND alongside mainstream peers, enabling access to a formal curriculum including GCSE and entry-level accreditation in smaller specialist-led classes.

The role runs Wed-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm with a permanent contract. Ideal candidates have calm, empathetic, proactive SEMH approaches and strong communication for collaboration with staff and families.