Entry level SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 525 - 600 per week / Competitive (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school:

Are you a nurturing and resilient Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?

We are working with a warm, inclusive specialist setting in Rochdale that is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their pupils.

About the role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs and additional needs
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and tailored interventions
• Promote emotional regulation, independence, and positive routines throughout the school day
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate regularly with the wider support team

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children with SEND (in a school or care setting)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively
• A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach
• Strong understanding of Autism and SEND
• A relevant TA qualification

To be eligible 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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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