SEND Secondary 1:1 Teaching Assistant

SEND Secondary 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Area: Rochdale
Start: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, Term Time
Contract: Long-term (with potential for permanent placement)

We are currently recruiting a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant to work within a secondary school setting, providing dedicated support to an individual pupil with additional needs.

This role involves supporting a pupil on a one-to-one basis throughout the school day, helping them to access learning, manage behaviour and emotions and develop confidence within the classroom environment. The pupil may present with needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD, communication difficulties or learning needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and committed to supporting young people at a crucial stage of their education.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing 1:1 support for a secondary-aged pupil during lessons and transitions
• Supporting access to the curriculum by adapting tasks and instructions
• Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Encouraging engagement, independence and positive learning behaviours
• Supporting the pupil during unstructured times such as break and lunch
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team
• Following EHCP targets and individual support plans

This Role Would Suit Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND (school-based or transferable experience)
• Is calm, consistent and confident building positive relationships
• Can manage challenging behaviour in a supportive and proactive way
• Is reliable, adaptable and committed to safeguarding
• Is keen to gain or further develop experience within SEND or secondary education

Experience within a school or SEND setting is desirable but not essential — training and support will be provided.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay via PAYE
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
• Free SEND and safeguarding training
• Long-term roles with opportunities for permanent positions
• Placement in supportive schools with experienced staff

Safeguarding & Compliance:

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas checks may be required if applicable

If you are interested in a SEND 1:1 role within a secondary school and want to make a real difference to a young person’s education and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements above, please apply with an up-to-date CV that highlights relevant experience and qualifications.

When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.

Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5 years will be asked to provide an overseas criminal clearance check. If you do not already have one of these, please apply for this before applying to this role

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK. If you are currently based in another country, please do not apply for these roles as we will not be able to process your application.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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