Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. You will support children aged 3-11 with autism, ADHD and related needs, delivering tailored activities under a class teacher’s guidance.

Role involves 1:1 or small group work, promoting confidence, communication and positive behaviour, including on the playground. Start date is Sept 2026; term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or mentoring children in school, youth work, sports coaching or volunteering.
• 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.
• Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in the classroom, 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 social and emotional development.

Skills

Experience supporting children

Patience

Good literacy and numeracy

Calm under pressure

Committed to inclusion

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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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