Job description
Special Educational Needs Assistant – Salford – Full Time
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Area: Salford, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only (Permanent)
Day rate: £ – £
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Are you dedicated to supporting young people with special educational needs and making a meaningful impact on their lives?
Prospero Teaching is partnering with several specialist education settings in Salford that offer nurturing and well-structured environments for children and young people with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and related social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
These settings feature small class sizes, excellent staff-to-student ratios, and committed multidisciplinary teams who work together to provide personalised support and a broad curriculum. The focus extends beyond academic achievement to include developing key life skills and social abilities to empower every student to succeed.
Role Overview:
1. Provide support to students with diverse special educational needs in one-to-one and small group settings
2. Assist in delivering customised learning activities and encouraging positive behaviour
3. Support the development of social skills, independence, and self-confidence in students
4. Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals within a multidisciplinary team
5. Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Candidate Profile:
6. Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is preferred but not essential
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships
8. Calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to supporting young people
9. Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed
To be eligible you must:
10. 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