Complex Needs Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching • Manchester, England • Posted May 30, 2026

About the Role

Job description

Teaching Assistant Secondary Complex Needs School
Location: Gorton
Start Date: Sept 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-Term via Agency
Competitive daily rate
Opportunity for permanent placement

Looking to gain hands-on experience in a truly rewarding setting? Prospero Teaching are recruiting on behalf of a specialist secondary school in Gorton supporting pupils aged 11 – 18 with complex needs, including autism, medical conditions, and learning disabilities. As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be part of a skilled and compassionate team that makes school a safe, structured and inspiring place for every learner.


Your Day-to-Day
Provide 1:1 and group support across a range of subjects and settings


Help pupils with personal care, sensory regulation and communication needs


Use visual aids, routines and consistent boundaries to support learning


Work closely with teachers, therapists and fam...