Speech & Language Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist high school in Manchester is seeking a qualified Speech & Language Teaching Assistant to support students with significant communication and learning difficulties. This role offers the opportunity to deliver targeted interventions and support in a nurturing environment, catering to students aged 5-16 years. Interested candidates should be experienced in SEN support and ready to start immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, voluntary or paid.
• Confident and dedicated approach.
• Able to create a safe, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to children with SEN.
• Creating engaging learning activities for small groups.
• Assisting the teacher in delivering lessons.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Support for SEN

Engagement Skills

Education

Qualified Speech & Language Graduate

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is recruiting on behalf of a specialist high school in Failsworth, Greater Manchester, which is seeking a qualified Speech & Language graduate to join their team.

The school caters to children in KS1 -4 (aged 5-16) with significant communication and learning difficulties.

The role involves delivering planned lessons and interventions to small groups of students in the absence of a teacher. The candidate should be suitably qualified and experienced.

The school is looking for someone confident, dedicated, and skilled in behaviour management.

Role Responsibilities:

• Providing tailored support and working with children with SEN (special education needs)
• Creating a safe, engaging environment for learning and fun
• Academic support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the teacher

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, voluntary or paid
• Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
• Contract: Temporary (with potential for permanent roles)
• Hours: Term-time, Monday – Friday
• Start Date: ASAP

If interested, please apply now or contact Zoe McDonald at 0161 393 6725 or email for more information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This role offers a unique opportunity to support children with SEN in a dedicated environment, setting it apart from other roles.