About the role
SEN Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary)
Rochdale
£450 - £500 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: April 2026
The School and Role
Make a real difference every day as an SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting children and young adults with Autism and complex needs to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school in Rochdale.
This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role where your dedication and skills will directly impact pupils’ growth, confidence, and well-being. You’ll work alongside a passionate, experienced team in modern, purpose-built facilities that provide the ideal environment for SEN professionals to grow and make a positive impact to the lives of children with SEND.
This is a term-time only role with strong potential to become permanent following a successful qualifying period, alongside access to ongoing training and professional development.
Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)
To be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will:
1. Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults
2. Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments or complex needs
3. Demonstrate excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and families
4. Show emotional resilience and adaptability, remaining patient and positive in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment
5. Be reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact in a specialist education setting
This role is ideal for candidates seeking meaningful SEN experience and long-term opportunities within special education.
What we offer
As an SEN Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:
6. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
7. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
8. Social and networking events.
9. Pension contributions.
10. CPD to help with your professional development.
11. Access to a dedicated consultant.
12. Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.