Job description
Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a number of SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across primary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne. This role is perfect for a motivated graduate or someone with SEN experience looking to kick-start their career in education, psychology, or child development.
You’ll work with SEN students who may have needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and social or communication challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting pupils who benefit from additional structure, patience, and tailored learning strategies.
You’ll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop key behaviour management skills, and build confidence working with students with additional needs-all the while making a meaningful difference.
Key Responsibilities
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your role will include:
Providing 1:1 support or small group interventions for students with SEN
Assisting in delivering tailored learning activities to meet individual needs
Supporting students with literacy, numeracy, and communication skills
Helping manage behaviour and engagement in a positive, proactive way
Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to boost confidence and independence
Supporting the class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom management
About you:
We are seeking enthusiastic graduates with a passion for education and SEN:
Strong interest in working with children with SEN / SEND
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Experience with children (voluntary, coaching, tutoring, care work) is advantageous
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, 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