Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join a well-established specialist school in Bury, Greater Manchester. You will support pupils in the classroom, 1:1 or in small groups, delivering engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time only with a permanent contract. The school focuses on pupils aged 11-19 with Autism, ADHD and learning needs, offering a nurturing environment and supportive ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people
• Patient 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Pupil support

Relationship building

Literacy & numeracy

Calm under pressure

Inclusive practice

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026 or ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only (Permanent)
Salary: 525 - 600 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 school in Bury, which provides a nurturing and structured environment for children and young people aged 11-19 with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, and associated social, emotional and mental health needs.

The school is known for its strong supportive ethos, integrated multi-disciplinary team and tailored curriculum that develops both academic and emotional skills. With small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios and a dedicated leadership team, it's a genuinely rewarding setting for professionals who want to make a lasting difference.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:

• 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 the 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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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