Graduate Teaching Assistant - SEN School

Location: Manchester (M18)

Pay: £95 per day, depending on experience

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm

Are you a recent graduate looking to pursue a career in education? We are currently working with a large SEN school to recruit for graduate teaching assistants, to support their team. If this sounds like you, please read on!

The school is an OFSTED rated "Oustanding" school that supports pupils aged between 11-19 with complex needs.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will:

Work closely with the class teachers and other staff members to monitor progress and development
Play a key part in creating a calm, positive classroom envrionment where learners can thrive
Preparing fun and engaging learning resourcesWhat We Are Looking For:

A recent degree, preferably in Psychology, Crimonology or Education
A creative, empathetic and adaptable approach to engaging pupils with varying needs
An interest in SEN and SEMH (experience is a bonus, but not a must)
Up to date Safeguarding training within the last year (desired but training can be provided)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 that cover at least the last two yearsOTHER

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.

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