Job Title: Teaching Assistant (PMLD) Area: Sale, Greater Manchester Start Date: ASAP / November 2025 Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time, Term-time only Salary: £108.00 - £133.00 per day Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: Are you calm, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people with complex needs? We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Sale that caters to students aged 11-19 with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) The school is known for its strong supportive ethos, highly skilled staff, and a personalised curriculum that develops both academic skills and emotional resilience. With small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and a committed leadership team, it's a rewarding setting for professionals who want to make a lasting difference in young children's lives. About the Role: 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. IND-SEN IND-TA