Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant in Rochdale to support pupils across Early Years and KS1/KS2 with SEN needs, including ASD and communication difficulties. The role is full-time, term-time with a 8:30am - 3:30pm schedule.

You will provide 1:1 and small group interventions, assist the class teacher, help with emotional regulation and positive routines, and contribute to progress tracking while building strong, supportive relationships.

Qualifications

• TA qualifications or equivalent
• Experience supporting children with SEND
• Excellent communication with pupils and staff
• Calm, compassionate and proactive approach
• Strong understanding of Autism and SEND

Responsibilities

• 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 with the wider support team

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualifications

SEND experience

Strong communication

Calm and proactive

Autism understanding

Job description

Job Title: SEND TA
Area: Rochdale, Manchester
Start Date: Monday 26th October 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time
Salary: 525 - 700 per week (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school:

We are working with a warm, and inclusive primary school in Rochdale who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

This full-time role involves working with children across Early Years, Key Stages 1 and 2, many of whom have additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and significant communication difficulties.
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with children are essential, as building positive, supportive relationships is a key part of helping them thrive both socially and academically.

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:

• Teaching Assistant qualifications
• 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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.