SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education - Manchester; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant for a role based in Rochdale. This position offers £444-£475 per week, dependent on experience and qualifications. The ideal candidate will support pupils with Special Educational Needs, creating a positive learning environment and helping them overcome barriers to learning. Opportunities for professional development and a commitment to personal growth are included in the role.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and support pupils to remain on task.
• Commitment to meeting the holistic needs of pupils.
• Enthusiasm for supporting special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment for pupils.
• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs in Rochdale.

Skills

Motivation

Support for special educational needs

Enthusiasm

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary)
Rochdale
£444-£475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: January 2026

The School and Role

Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant who can create a positive learning environment and support pupils in their learning? Maybe you have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, and would like to help them overcome barriers to learning?

If so, this is the role for you!

The overarching purpose of the role is to work with pupils in Rochdale who have Special Educational Needs. The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will be prepared to go the extra mile to support young people, providing the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives.

Requirements

• Be able to motivate and support pupil(s) to remain on task and complete work in a focused way.
• Meet the holistic needs of the pupils of the children under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.
• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Be committed to personal learning and development

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• 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.

How to apply

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant based near Rochdale who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).