Job Description

Teaching Assistant

We are seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students in Key Stages 3 and 4 at a secondary school in the Oldham area. This role is ideal for someone experienced in working with students aged 11-16, or a recent graduate looking to gain classroom experience.

Position Details

• Location: Oldham
• Position: Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
• Start Date: Sept 2026
• Contract Type: Full-time, temporary
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Minimum Pay: 100 - 110 per day

Teaching Assistant Role Overview

• Provide support to students across KS3 & KS4
• Assist in a range of classroom activities and small-group interventions
• Support students with additional needs where required
• Help maintain a calm and consistent learning environment
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents
• Take part in activities such as exam support and general classroom assistance

Experience, Training & Qualifications

• Experience working in a secondary school or with young people
• GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Up-to-date safeguarding training (can be provided)
• Prevent, behaviour management, and FGM training (can be provided)

Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional references covering the last two years

How to Apply

Please apply with an up-to-date CV including your full education and employment history from secondary school onwards.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.

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