SEND Teaching Assistant - Rochdale (Full-Time)

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Area: Rochdale, Manchester Start Date: ASAP / November 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: 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

Want to make a genuine impact in a rewarding SEN setting? Apply today!

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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