Job Title: Engagement & Learning Support
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 9th March 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £110-£150 per day (dependent on performance, experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
About the school:
We're working with a brilliant specialist school that supports students aged 11-19 with a range of complex learning needs, autism, and physical or sensory impairments. The team is warm, welcoming, and focused on creating a safe, inclusive space where students can truly thrive.
We're looking for a committed Engagement & Learning Support assistant to join a supportive specialist school setting where every child is given the opportunity to thrive.
About the role Ideal for Performers:
In this role, you'll bring learning to life by either assisting or delivering pre-set work in a creative and engaging way-helping every student feel supported, included, and inspired. Working closely with SEN teachers and support staff, you'll play a key part in creating a calm, positive classroom environment where learners can thrive. Whether it's sparking curiosity, encouraging progress, or simply bringing a smile to someone's day, your presence will make a real impact.
What We're Looking For:
A confident, positive presence and a genuine desire to support young people
Resilience, patience, and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations
Willingness to learn and adapt-no two days are the same!
A passion for making a difference, especially for students who need extra support to succeed
An interest in SEN, mental health, or inclusive education (experience is a bonus, not a must)
To be eligible 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
This is a full-time position starting in September 2025 (or sooner for the right candidate).
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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