TA2 Teaching Assistant Level 2 | SALFORD | Full Time Prospero Teaching is recruiting a dedicated experienced Teaching Assistant to join a purpose-built specialist school in Salford, supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This setting provides a structured, nurturing environment for students who require additional guidance to reach their full potential. The students can present with challenging behaviours, but staff who are calm, patient, resilient, and compassionate make a real difference every day. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who truly wants to support young people and help them grow. We've proudly partnered with this school group for several years, and they are particularly keen to hear from enthusiastic graduates or individuals looking to build a long-term career in education. This role also suits experienced SEMH or youth support workers seeking a more dynamic role that includes work both in school and out in the community. Please apply ASAP for a September start to enable time for interviews. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location - Salford Position - Teaching Assistant Level 2 Type of work - Long term Non-Teaching cover Start date - September 2025 Duration / Likely Duration ASAP Contract type - Permanent Minimum rate of pay GBP90-GBP110 per day Hours 8:30am - 3:30pm EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher Or an experienced SEMH Mentor, OR a experience of supporting/coaching children and young people Previous experience working in a UK school Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year 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 If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, 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. Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate: Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management In-house Training and Development Team