Special Needs

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs across a mainstream secondary school in North Manchester. The role is full-time, for the full academic year starting October 2026, with a July 2027 end date.

You will work with pupils with ASC, ADHD, and other needs, gaining valuable classroom experience, building behaviour management skills, and making a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject (Psychology, Education or related fields beneficial).
• Experience with children (voluntary, coaching, tutoring, care work) advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.

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

Strong communication

Patience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Salford
Prospero Teaching
Several full-time, full-year positions available

Start Date: October 2026

End Date: July 2027

Minimum Rate of Pay: £110/day (PAYE)

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a number of SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across the curriculum at a mainstream secondary school in North Manchester. This role is perfect for a motivated graduate looking to kick-start their career in education, psychology, or child development?

You'll work with SEN students who may have needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social or communication challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils who benefit from additional structure, patience, and tailored learning strategies.

You'll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop key behaviour management skills, and build confidence working with students with additional needs-all the while making a meaningful difference.

Key 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

About you

• 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
• A 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)

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

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

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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