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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 30 August 2025
Salary: £103.95 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 26 September 2025
Location: Radcliffe, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 186690

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - September 2025
Location: Radcliffe
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to extend or go permanent)
Hours: 8:20am - 3:20pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in education?
Do you want to gain valuable experience in a supportive primary school before applying for teacher training?

Join a thriving school in Radcliffe as an SEN Teaching Assistant!

Prospero Teaching is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a large, inclusive secondary school from September 2025. This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate looking to gain first-hand classroom experience, develop essential skills, and explore a career in teaching.

What's in it for you?
✅ A full academic year of paid school experience
✅ Opportunity to support students 1:1 and in small groups
✅ Valuable insight into teaching before committing to a PGCE or teacher training
✅ Ongoing support from experienced staff and access to free CPD
✅ Potential for the role to be extended or made permanent

About the role:
You will be supporting pupils across a range of year groups and subjects within the primary curriculum, helping to raise attainment and engagement. The school particularly welcomes graduates who are considering a future career in teaching and are looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Key Details:
- Role: SEN Primary Teaching Assistant
- Start Date: September 2025
- Duration: Until July 2026 (with potential to extend)
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:20am-3:20pm
- Setting: Mainstream Primary School
- Focus: Classroom support, 1:1 and small group interventions

What we're looking for:
✔ A recent graduate with a 2:2 degree or above
✔ Some experience working with children or young people
✔ A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education
✔ Up-to-date safeguarding training (or willingness to complete this)

Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS certificate (registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply)
- Two professional, child-related references

Interested?
If you're ready to take the first step into a rewarding career in education, apply now with your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Why work with Prospero Teaching?
- Free accredited CPD including Safeguarding and Behaviour Management
- Access to our in-house Training and Development Team
- Ongoing support throughout your placement

Prospero Teaching acts as an education recruitment agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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