Job Description
Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Title: SEND TAArea: Rochdale, ManchesterStart Date: Monday 23 March 2026Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time Salary: £105.00 - £140.00 per day (depending on experience) Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the school:
We are partnering with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Rochdale that is looking to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team as soon as possible.
This full-time position involves supporting pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, including children with a range of additional needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and communication challenges. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are important, as developing positive relationships with pupils plays a vital role in supporting their social development and engagement with learning.
About the role as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant:
* 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 from a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant:
* 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
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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