Entry level SEND Teaching Assistant
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Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026 or ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £525 - £600 per week / Competitive (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the school:
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join one of our specialist schools within a supportive and inclusive multi-academy trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
As part of our team, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide targeted assistance, helping pupils to access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
About the role:
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs and additional needs
Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and tailored interventions
Promote emotional regulation, independence, and positive routines throughout the school day
Contribute to progress tracking and communicate regularly with the wider support team
What We're Looking For:
Ideally - experience supporting children with SEND (in a school or care setting)
Someone with a nurturing and patient approach, with a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Flexibility and resilience to meet the varying needs of pupils
Strong understanding of Autism and SEND
What would set you apart - relevant TA qualification
To be eligible 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
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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Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 13th April 2026 or ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £525 - £600 per week / Competitive (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the school:
We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join one of our specialist schools within a supportive and inclusive multi-academy trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
As part of our team, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide targeted assistance, helping pupils to access the curriculum, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
About the role:
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs and additional needs
Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and tailored interventions
Promote emotional regulation, independence, and positive routines throughout the school day
Contribute to progress tracking and communicate regularly with the wider support team
What We're Looking For:
Ideally - experience supporting children with SEND (in a school or care setting)
Someone with a nurturing and patient approach, with a genuine passion for supporting children with SEND
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Flexibility and resilience to meet the varying needs of pupils
Strong understanding of Autism and SEND
What would set you apart - relevant TA qualification
To be eligible 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
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.
IND-TA
IND-SEN