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Teaching Personnel

£95 - 105 per day

Rochdale

Permanent | Full Time

03/06/2026

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We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Rochdale this September. This is a full-time position supporting students aged 11–16 with a range of additional needs, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
  • Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive and well-resourced school environment.

  • Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Assist teachers in delivering engaging, tailored lessons
  • Help manage behaviour and support emotional regulation
  • Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs
  • Provide personal care where required (PMLD support)
  • Work closely with teaching staff and external professionals
  • Previous experience working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
  • Understanding of ASC, SEMH or PMLD (training can be provided)
  • Patient, resilient, and empathetic approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for supporting young people with additional needs
  • Full-time, long-term role (no part-time availability)
  • Opportunity to secure a permanent contract
  • Temp-to-perm pathways available
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Supportive school and leadership team

If you're looking for a rewarding full-time role in SEN education starting in September, apply today to be considered.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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