Tradewind Are Recruiting - SEND Teaching Assistants Needed in Rochdale! Are you a teaching assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for full-time SEND Teaching Assistants for long-term temporary roles starting September 2025 at a SEND Secondary School in Rochdale. The Role: Full-time, term-time only (8:30am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri) Supporting students aged 11-16 with Autism, Learning Difficulties, and Communication Needs Working 1:1 and in small groups Supporting behaviour and emotional regulation Helping deliver and monitor Individual Education Plans Liaising with teachers, parents, and external professionalsExperience in SEND is ideal, but we welcome applications from TAs with relevant experience in mainstream settings. The School: Rated Good by Ofsted (2023) Oversubscribed SEND school with excellent facilities Supportive senior leadership All pupils have EHCPs, with a focus on SEMH, autism, and speech and language needsRequirements: Minimum 3 months' recent TA experience in a UK school (referenced) Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain) Full CV with employment and education history Legal right to work full time in the UKWhy Tradewind? Market-leading rates of pay 2,500 free training courses via The National College Interview coaching and ongoing support Quick and easy online portal In-house payroll - no third parties or umbrella companies Holiday pay options Google "Tradewind Recruitment Manchester" to read our 5-star reviewsInterested? Call us on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more