Special Education Needs Teaching Assistant. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Bolton, starting on 3rd November 2025. This role is ideal for graduates aspiring to apply for teacher training, offering valuable experience in a mainstream secondary school. The successful candidate will receive support from the management and colleagues, with opportunities for contract extension based on performance. The position requires recent graduates and involves working with small groups and 1:1 interventions.

Benefits

Free professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree of 2:2 or higher.
• Experience working in a UK school.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 1 to 1 and small group intervention.
• Support colleagues and management throughout the year.

Skills

Experience in a UK school

Safeguarding training

Education

2:2 or higher degree

Job description

Overview

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT – NOVEMBER 2025 START. Prospero Teaching are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a lovely school in Bolton. This is a suitable role for a Graduate considering applying for teacher training to obtain paid experience in a school. You will be supported by colleagues and management throughout the year. The school is a large mainstream secondary school with a supportive cover team and teaching staff. The school is going from strength to strength and provides CPD throughout the year. A willingness to step in to all lessons and a positive attitude are essential. The school is keen to secure a graduate who aspires to obtain QTS in the near future. The position is open to both graduates and experienced cover supervisors. Depending on performance, the school would consider extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

Contract / Position Details

• Location: Bolton, Lancashire
• Position: Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: 1 to 1 and small group intervention
• Start date: 03 November 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration: 19 July 2026
• End date (if applicable): N/A
• Contract type: Temporary
• Hours: 8:40 am – 3:20 pm

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date safeguarding training issued in the last year

Eligibility to apply

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About Prospero Teaching

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.

Benefits

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team