Teaching Assistant SEN

We are currently supporting a specialist primary school in the Rochdale area to recruit a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to begin as soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, child-centred setting that provides education for children aged 3 to 11 with a wide range of special educational needs.

The school is co-located with a mainstream primary, creating valuable opportunities for inclusion and collaborative learning where appropriate. The team prides itself on delivering flexible, individualised learning within a warm, inclusive, and well-supported environment.

The Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with class teachers and therapists to support children with a range of additional needs, including complex learning needs, communication difficulties, and physical or sensory impairments

• Deliver targeted interventions to help pupils overcome barriers to learning

• Assist with personalised learning plans and differentiated activities

• Support pupils both in the classroom and in shared learning spaces, promoting independence and social skills

• Foster a nurturing, safe, and inclusive learning environment in line with each pupil’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

About the School:

• A highly experienced and committed staff team who are passionate about inclusive education

• Small class sizes with a high staff-to-pupil ratio

• A flexible, child-focused approach that evolves with pupil needs

• A safe, secure and welcoming school climate praised by parents and visitors

• Strong links between school and home, with a belief in the power of partnership to support progress

• A commitment to high standards of attendance, behaviour and engagement

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school, nursery, or care setting

• A positive, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting individual needs

• Availability to work Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Desirable:

• Experience working with pupils aged 3–11 with complex or multiple needs

• Knowledge of personalised or differentiated teaching approaches

• Familiarity with EHCPs or intervention planning

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, term-time only position (no part-time roles available)

• Applicants must be based in the UK and available for immediate start

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS, safeguarding checks, and references from the last two years

If you're passionate about supporting children to learn, grow and thrive in a nurturing specialist setting, apply today with your CV. Immediate trial days and interviews available.

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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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