Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

Location: Rochdale

Agency: Teaching Personnel

Start Date: ASAP

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate graduate to join a welcoming Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Rochdale as a Teaching Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who is considering a long-term career in education, psychology, SEN, or child development.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential.

The school supports children aged 5–11 who may have been diagnosed with Autism, Learning Difficulties, and/or Complex Neurological Conditions. Many pupils may be receiving ongoing CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) support or awaiting multi-agency assessment. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), or are currently in the process of being assessed.

The school provides adapted, personalised approaches to learning to ensure every child can progress at their own pace.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, support staff, and parents/carers to provide nurturing, consistent, and personalised support. You will help create an accessible, safe, and stimulating environment where every child can build confidence, develop communication skills, and achieve meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils with PMLD, CLDD, Autism and Sensory processing disorder, following individual EHCP targets.
• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support, adapting activities to meet sensory, cognitive, and communication needs.
• Using PECS, visual timetables, sensory strategies, and communication aids.
• Supporting pupils during regulated and dysregulated behaviours, using de‑escalation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Helping to set up engaging learning resources and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Encouraging independence, emotional wellbeing, resilience, confidence and life skills through consistent routine and positive relationships.
• Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, mobility, and changing, where needed.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Confident and proactive, able to use initiative when supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Patient, adaptable, and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting children with SEN.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willing to support with personal care and mobility needs.
• Available full‑time and committed to a long‑term role.

Desirable:

• Experience working with PMLD, CLDD, Autism and Sensory processing disorder.

What Can Teaching Personnel Offer?

• Long-term, full-time positions across a variety of schools
• Support from a dedicated team
• Competitive pay with weekly payments
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people

If you have a passion for supporting children and young people with complex needs to reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Today

To apply or find out more, please contact Teaching Personnel or submit your CV.

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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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