Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 23,887 - 31,850; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education agency in Rochdale is seeking a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This full-time role involves working closely with students with EHCPs, supporting their academic and emotional development. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings, excellent communication skills, and a relevant qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and is term-time only, with working hours from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs in a school or care setting.
• Ability to engage effectively with students.
• Hold Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs.
• Assist the teacher with lesson delivery and behaviour support.
• Promote emotional regulation and positive routines.
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate with support team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience supporting children with SEND

Calm and compassionate approach

Understanding of Autism and SEND

Education

Relevant TA qualification

Job description

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

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

About the school:

Are you a nurturing and resilient Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? We are working with a warm, school who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team to start asap. This full-time role involves working with children across 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:

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• 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

If 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.

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