SEN Teaching Assistant

CV-LibraryRochdale, Greater ManchestertemporaryPosted: 8 April 2026
Apply Now
SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: £105.00 - £120.00 per day (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

Are you a dedicated teaching assistant who's motivated to support young people and make a meaningful impact as a positive influence in their lives?

We're partnering with a well-respected specialist school in Rochdale that offers a safe, structured, and nurturing setting for pupils aged 11-19. The school supports children and young people with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, and related social, emotional, and mental health needs.

About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:

Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups
Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher
Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication, and positive behaviour
Provide encouragement and motivation - in class, during activities, or on the playground
Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils' social and emotional development What We're Looking For:

Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people (school, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or similar)
Patient, approachable, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent)
Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour
Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
Provide two professional child-related referencesIf 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.

IND-TA

IND-SEN

Similar Jobs

Trainee Health & Safety Officer Placement Programme

CV-Library

OL16, Rochdale, Greater Manchesterpermanent1 week ago

Trainee Health and Safety Officer – No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Health and Safety – starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or m...

SEN Teaching Assistant

CV-Library

Rochdale, Greater Manchestertemporary1 week ago

SEN Teaching Assistant Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: April 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only Salary: £105 - £120 per day Hours: Monda...

Trainee AI Engineer Placement Programme

CV-Library

OL16, Rochdale, Greater Manchesterpermanent1 week ago

Trainee AI Engineer – No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Artificial Intelligence – starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you...

Trainee AI Programmer Placement Programme

CV-Library

OL16, Rochdale, Greater Manchesterpermanent1 week ago

Trainee AI Programmer – No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Artificial Intelligence – starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe y...

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant

CV-Library

Rochdale, Greater Manchestercontract1 week ago

Psychology Graduate Teaching Assistant - Rochdale Location: Rochdale Start Date: Immediate Start Contract: Full-Time | Long-term Aspire People are seeking a motivated and passionate Psychology Graduat...