SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant: Empower Primary Pupils

Rimo Jobs; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimo Jobs is seeking a SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with complex SEND needs in a primary educational setting. The role involves leading a hub/room provision, planning targeted interventions, and collaborating with teachers and external partners.

Our ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent per EYFS) with specialist SEND training and a strong safeguarding ethic.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in an educational setting.
• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent per EYFS requirements.
• Specialist training in SEND areas such as communication, cognition, SEMH, sensory or physical needs.
• Experience working with primary-aged pupils.
• Ability to implement and review interventions to meet EHC plan outcomes.
• Confidence in coaching and modelling practice to support staff development.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to child safety.
• Collaborative approach with staff, professionals, and external agencies.
• Ability to lead a hub/room provision and plan/deliver a curriculum meeting diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a hub/room provision and work directly with a group of SEND pupils.
• Plan for and deliver/support a curriculum meeting a range of needs.
• Coach, model practice, and support staff development in SEND interventions.

Skills

SEND support experience

Educational setting

Coaching staff

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 3 – Teaching Assistants

Job description

Rimo Jobs is seeking a SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant to support children with complex SEND needs in a primary educational setting. The role involves leading a hub/room provision, planning targeted interventions, and collaborating with teachers and external partners.

Our ideal candidate holds an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent per EYFS) with specialist SEND training and a strong safeguarding ethic.