Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Manchester, M27

Duration: Full-Time, Long-Term (Monday to Friday)

Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm

Pay: 95-05 per day (DOE)

Start Date: 24/11/2025

Prospero Teaching are currently recruiting passionate and resilient SEN teaching assistants to join an alternative provision in the Swinton area. You will be supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be required to work collaboratively with teachers and external agencies to establish trusting relationships with pupils. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a similar setting.

Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, building rapport
• Monitoring progress and implementing strategies to feedback to the class teacher
• Preparing learning resources for lessons to enhance learning experiences

SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting SEN and SEMH within a similar setting
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Team Teach Training is highly desired
• Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity, this could be the role for you! This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

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 that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, 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.