Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is assisting a well-established specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, recruiting a Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 3-11 with Autism, ADHD and related needs. The role is full-time, term-time only, with a start date of Monday 14 September 2026 and hours from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, support lessons, assist with additional needs, promote positive behaviour and social development, and act as a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people.
• Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent).
• Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour.
• Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom, 1:1 or in small groups.
• Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication, and positive behaviour.
• Provide encouragement and motivation – in class, during activities, or on the playground.
• Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils' social and emotional development.

Skills

Classroom support

1:1 support

Behaviour support

Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Monday 14th September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only

Salary: 525 - 700 per week (depending on experience)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We're working with a well-established specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale, providing a nurturing and structured environment for children aged 3-11 with Autism, ADHD, and a range of learning and social-emotional needs.

The school is known for its strong supportive ethos, highly skilled staff, and a personalised curriculum that develops both academic skills and emotional resilience. With small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and a committed leadership team, it's a rewarding setting for professionals who want to make a lasting difference in young children's lives.

About the Role:

• Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups


• Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher


• Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication, and positive behaviour


• Provide encouragement and motivation - in class, during activities, or on the playground


• Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils' social and emotional development

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people (school, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or similar)


• Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils


• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent)


• Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour


• Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed

To be eligible you must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK


• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service


• Provide two professional child-related references

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