Special Needs Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

SEN Teaching Assistant
Area:
Oldham, Greater Manchester

Start Date:

January/February 2026
Contract Type:
Full-time, Part-Time
Salary: £105- £120 per day (depending on experience)

Working hours:

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

About the School:

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a real difference in their lives?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist school in Oldham that provides a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children and young people aged 11-19. The school supports pupils with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, and a range of social, emotional, and mental health needs.

The school is widely recognised for its strong, supportive ethos and collaborative multi-disciplinary approach. Pupils benefit from a tailored curriculum that promotes both academic achievement and emotional development. With small class sizes, excellent staff-to-student ratios, and a dedicated leadership team, this is a highly rewarding opportunity for professionals seeking a long-term role where they can truly make an impact.

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 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

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

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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