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Teaching Assistant (Primary)\n Location: BuryStart Date: SeptemberPay Rate: £110 per dayContract Type: Long-term temp, Full-time \n We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Bury. This role involves supporting pupils with additional learning needs and helping them access education in a positive and inclusive environment. \n This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, 1:1 Teaching Assistant, or SEND Support Worker seeking a rewarding role within primary education. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional learning needs within a mainstream primary setting.\n, • Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, and communication difficulties.\n, • Assist pupils with emotional regulation, routines, and positive behaviour strategies.\n, • Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school staff to deliver tailored support.\n, • Encourage pupil confidence, independence, and engagement in lessons.\n, • Support the social, emotional, and academic development of individual pupils.\nRequirements\n We are looking for candidates who have: \n\n • Previous experience working within a chilcare setting.\n, • SEN experience is desirable.\n, • A calm, patient, and resilient approach.\n, • Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs and challenging behaviour.\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.\n, • A genuine passion for education and supporting vulnerable learners.\n\n \n If you are a flexible, committed, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you. \n Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and current availability.

Job Title: SEND Behaviour Support Worker Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay Rate: £550 - £750 per week (depending on experience) Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time About the School: We're working with a specialist SEND school in Rochdale that supports young people aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and complex communication needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist provision, helping learners build the communication, social and life skills they need to thrive. About the Role: As a SEND Behaviour Support Worker, you'll support learners with complex learning needs, working within a person-centred, holistic approach rather than a traditional curriculum. You'll build consistent, trusted relationships with your learners, adapting your communication to support their needs, and helping them develop confidence, independence and life skills day to day. This is a fantastic opportunity for a patient, relationship-focused professional who wants to make a genuine, lasting difference to the lives of young people with complex needs. What We're Looking For: A genuine passion for supporting young people with autism, ADHD or complex learning needs Confidence adapting communication style to suit individual learners, including non-verbal and complex communicators A calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships quickly Emotional and physical resilience, with a person-centred mindset when working with complex needs Strong team-working skills and a genuine desire to make a positive, lasting impact Relevant qualification desirableTo 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. IND-TA IND-SEN

Job Title: SEND Support Worker Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay Rate: £500 - £600 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 Rochdale where inclusion isn't just a policy - it's a way of life. This close-knit, nurturing school supports young people aged 11-19 with some of the most complex needs in the borough, offering bespoke learning pathways tailored to each individual. If you believe every young person deserves the right support to thrive, this is your kind of place. About the Role: As a SEND Support Worker, you'll provide hands-on, personalised support to students whose needs require a little more - more patience, more creativity, more consistency. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families, you'll help remove the barriers that stand between a young person and their potential. It's challenging, meaningful work - and no two days will ever be the same. What We're Looking For: Experience supporting young people with complex SEND needs - in a school, care, or specialist setting Confidence working with students with PMLD, SLD, ASD, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments A warm, person-centred approach with genuine commitment to student wellbeing Ability to follow detailed support and care plans accurately and consistently Any experience of BSL, AAC, Makaton, or other communication approaches is a strong advantage CACHE, NVQ, or relevant health and social care qualification desirableTo 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 peopleReady 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. IND-TA IND-SEN