Secondary SEMH Teaching Assistants

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is seeking full-time SEND Teaching Assistants for long-term roles at a secondary school in Rochdale. Responsibilities include supporting students aged 11-16 with special educational needs, managing small groups, and working on Individual Education Plans. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 months' experience and be willing to obtain DBS clearance. The role offers market-leading pay and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Market-leading rates of pay

Free training courses

Interview coaching and ongoing support

Holiday pay options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months' recent teaching assistant experience in a UK school (referenced).
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
• Full CV detailing employment and education history.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11-16 with Autism and Learning Difficulties.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups to assist with learning.
• Help deliver and monitor Individual Education Plans.

Skills

Experience in SEND

Support for students with Autism

Behaviour management skills

Communication support skills

Job description

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 immediately 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 professionals

Experience 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 needs

Requirements

• 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 UK

Why 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 reviews

Interested?

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