Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

CPD and professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Social and networking events

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. in Rochdale is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Autism and complex needs in a nurturing, inclusive school.

This full-time, temporary role offers term-time hours with potential to become permanent after a qualifying period, a PAYE weekly rate (£463-£550), ongoing training, and a dedicated consultant to assist with registration and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults.
• Passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments or complex needs.
• Excellent communication with pupils, staff and families.
• Emotional resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact in a specialist setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with Autism and complex needs.
• Work with the teaching team to promote learning, growth and well-being.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Resilience

Reliability

Job description

Make a real difference every day as an SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting children and young adults with Autism and complex needs to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school in Rochdale.

SEN Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary)
Rochdale
£463 - £550 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: November 2026

The School and Role

This is a highly rewarding, hands‑on role where your dedication and skills will directly impact pupils’ growth, confidence, and well‑being. You’ll work alongside a passionate, experienced team in modern, purpose‑built facilities that provide the ideal environment for SEN professionals to grow and make a positive impact to the lives of children with SEND.

This is a term‑time only role with strong potential to become permanent following a successful qualifying period, alongside access to ongoing training and professional development. This role is ideal for candidates seeking meaningful SEN experience and long‑term opportunities within special education

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

To be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults
• Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments or complex needs
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and families
• Show emotional resilience and adaptability, remaining patient and positive in a fast‑paced, sometimes challenging environment
• Be reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact in a specialist education setting.

What we offer

As an SEN Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• 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.

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant based near to Rochdale who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.