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Job Title: Teaching Assistant - SEND Specialist (Level 2/3)
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Daily Rate: £550 - £650 per week (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time
About the School:
We're partnering with an outstanding specialist SEND school in Bury where every decision is guided by one simple belief - Excellence for All. Supporting young people aged 11-19 across five highly personalised learning pathways, this is a school that doesn't put a ceiling on what its students can achieve. If you share that ambition, read on.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work at the heart of a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to helping students with complex SEND needs flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. No two days will look the same - and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding. Whether you're delivering tailored learning activities, supporting a therapy programme, or helping a student regulate and re-engage, your contribution will be felt every single day.
What We're Looking For:
Experience working with young people with SEND, complex needs, ASD, or SEMH - ideally in a school or specialist setting
A patient, nurturing approach with high expectations for every student
Confidence supporting across a range of needs and learning styles
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
A CACHE qualification, NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent is desirable
A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and the wellbeing of young peopleTo Be Eligible You Must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
Provide two professional references from child-related roles
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Ready to make a real difference? Apply today by sending us your most 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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