Job Description
SEN Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: RochdaleAgency: Teaching PersonnelStart Date: Immediate
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a committed and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist primary SEN setting. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with complex needs and helping them achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.
About the School
The school supports pupils aged 5–11 with a range of additional needs, including Autism, Learning Difficulties, PMLD, CLDD, Sensory Processing Disorders, and complex neurological conditions. Many children are supported by CAMHS or are undergoing multi-agency assessments. All pupils have an EHCP, or are in the assessment process.
Learning is delivered through highly personalised and adapted approaches to allow each child to develop at their own pace, both academically and emotionally.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, support staff, and families to provide consistent, compassionate care and targeted support. You will help to create a calm, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where children feel safe and valued.
Key Duties Include:
* Providing 1:1 and small-group support based on individual EHCP targets
* Supporting pupils with PMLD, CLDD, Autism, and sensory needs
* Using PECS, visual timetables, sensory resources, and communication aids
* Supporting pupils during periods of dysregulation using positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies
* Encouraging independence, emotional regulation, confidence, and life skills
* Maintaining a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
* Assisting with personal care, including toileting, feeding, mobility support, and changing where required
Essential Requirements:
* A proactive, patient, and resilient approach
* A genuine passion for supporting children with SEN
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* Willingness to support personal care and mobility needs
* Full-time availability with commitment to a long-term role
Desirable Experience:
* Previous experience working with children with PMLD, CLDD, Autism, or sensory needs
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:
* Long-term, full-time roles within specialist settings
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
* Competitive weekly pay
* Access to training and professional development
* The opportunity to make a meaningful, lasting difference
Apply Today
If you’re passionate about supporting children with complex needs and want to be part of a dedicated SEN team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your CV or contact Teaching Personnel for more information.
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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.