SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £105-£120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
About the school
We’re proud to be working with a friendly and inclusive SEN secondary school in Rochdale, dedicated to supporting young people aged 11‑19 with a variety of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. The school provides a caring, structured, and positive learning environment where every student is encouraged to thrive and reach their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualised 1:1 and small‑group support for students with additional needs, including SEMH.
- Assist in the delivery of engaging, differentiated lessons alongside the class teacher.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional well‑being through encouragement and consistent support strategies.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and families to ensure continuity in support and progress tracking.
- Encourage students to develop confidence, independence, and resilience in their learning.
Ideal candidate
- Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs (in school, care, or youth settings).
- Bring a calm, patient, and proactive approach to supporting behaviour and learning.
- Be an excellent communicator and team player, able to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
- Have a sound understanding of SEN and SEMH support strategies, adapting to individual needs as required.
- Hold relevant qualifications in education, support, or care (desirable but not essential).
Eligibility
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
- Two professional references (preferably from child‑related roles).
All candidates must undergo the relevant checks before starting work.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…