SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £110 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 200814 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Area: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 1st December
Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, Term-time only
Salary: £105 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School:
Are you a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact as a role model?
We are working in partnership with a well-established specialist school in Tameside that offers a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children and young people aged 11-19 with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs.
The school is recognised for its inclusive and supportive ethos, collaborative multi-disciplinary team, and personalised curriculum designed to develop both academic progress and emotional wellbeing. With small class sizes, excellent staff-to-pupil ratios, and a committed leadership team, this is a highly rewarding opportunity for professionals seeking to make a meaningful and lasting difference.
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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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Area: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 1st December
Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, Term-time only
Salary: £105 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School:
Are you a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact as a role model?
We are working in partnership with a well-established specialist school in Tameside that offers a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children and young people aged 11-19 with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, and associated social, emotional, and mental health needs.
The school is recognised for its inclusive and supportive ethos, collaborative multi-disciplinary team, and personalised curriculum designed to develop both academic progress and emotional wellbeing. With small class sizes, excellent staff-to-pupil ratios, and a committed leadership team, this is a highly rewarding opportunity for professionals seeking to make a meaningful and lasting difference.
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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