Location: Rochdale Job Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm Salary: Dependent on experience We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Rochdale. This full-time role focuses on working with pupils with Autism (ASC) and other complex needs, providing 1:1 and small group support to help every child reach their potential. Key Responsibilities: *Support children with ASC, as well as other complex needs both in and out of the classroom *Assist with the implementation of EHCPs *Promote engagement, independence and emotional wellbeing *Help maintain a structured and inclusive learning environment *Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and other internal and external staff where required. Requirements: *Experience supporting children with SEND, particularly ASC *A calm, patient and positive approach *Strong communication and teamwork skills *Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 TA) are beneficial but not essential. Other relevant qualifications and experience that you have gained knowledge of SEND through are welcome; such as Psychology degrees or roles as a Support Worker/Care Worker/Residential Support Worker *Knowledge of safeguarding procedures Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too: Flexible working opportunities Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development! A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200 Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts Competitive daily rates To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures. Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities. MONSEN