SEN Teaching Assistant - September start

Smile Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE payment options

Umbrella payment options

Holiday pay 12.07%

Free CPD training via Smile portal

Referral scheme

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Smile Education in Rochdale is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support in a primary school. The role is full time, permanent, Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 3:30, with a strong, welcoming team and a good Ofsted rating.

You will work with children with additional needs, helping them develop independence and confidence, maintain effective communication with the class teacher and families, and create a safe, positive learning environment. DBS check required or underway.

Qualifications

• DBS up to date on the DBS update service or willing to apply for a new one.
• Teaching assistant qualification or health and social care level 2 or 3.
• Experience working with SEN children on 1:1 basis or small groups.
• Experience with primary or secondary school children.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence within the class and within students, being proactive
• Develop and concentrate on building a relationship with the children, staff and family members.
• Constant and consistent communication with the class teacher, regarding progress and potential methods of work.
• Create a secure and positive environment for the child to learn and feel comfortable.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Experience with primary or secondary

Education

Teaching assistant qualification or health and social care (level 2 or 3)

Job description

Job description

Location: United Kingdom, Rochdale

Advert start date: 15/07/2026

Sector: Education & Training

Employment term: Permanent

Working hours: Full Time

Salary range: £92 - £112 per annum

Salary range: £95 - £115 per day

Smile Education are recruiting for an SEN Teaching assistant to work in a primary school in Rochdale. The school is rated 'good' in their latest Ofsted inspection and has a strong and welcoming atmosphere within the staff team.

The SEN teaching assistant role would be working full time with children with additional needs , working Monday to Friday 8:30 to 3:30.

Responsibilities

• Encouraging independence within the class and within students, being proactive
• Develop and concentrate on building a relationship with the children, staff and family members.
• Constant and consistent communication with the class teacher, regarding progress and potential methods of work.
• Create a secure and positive environment for the child to learn and feel comfortable.

Requirements

• An up-to-date DBS on the update service orthe willingness to apply for a new one.
• A teaching assistant qualification or health and social care (level 2 or 3).
• Experience working with SEN children on a 1:1 basis or small groups work.
• Experience working with Primary or secondary school children.
• At least 2 professional references covering the last 2 years of work history.

Benefits

• A daily rate of £95-£112 a day
• PAYE and Umbrella payment options
• Holiday pay of 12.07%
• Free CPD training available via the smile portal
• Referral scheme up to £200
• Dedicated consultant working within your area.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be required to undergo compliance checks, including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications check.

For more information call Kerry - 07516 702 165