SEND Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support for Secondary Students

AMA Admin; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate paid weekly

APSCo Compliance onboarding

Milk Academy CPD courses

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Rochdale. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex needs including ASC, ADHD, and SEMH, while working closely with the school SENCo to implement EHCP targets.

The role offers a full-time, long-term contract with a daily rate of £107.71–£115. You will benefit from APSCo-compliant onboarding, ongoing Milk Academy CPD, and a supportive recruitment consultant.

Qualifications

• Level 2/3 TA qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Direct experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH or complex needs.
• Calm, empathetic approach and strong de-escalation skills.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary students with SEND and EHCP targets.
• Apply de-escalation techniques and sensory breaks for emotional regulation.
• Adapt numeracy and literacy resources in collaboration with the class teacher.
• Promote pupil independence, social skills and engagement during lessons.

Skills

Level 2 TA Qualification

Level 3 TA Qualification

Youth Work Qualification

SEND Experience

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Youth Work Qualification

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Rochdale. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex needs including ASC, ADHD, and SEMH, while working closely with the school SENCo to implement EHCP targets.

The role offers a full-time, long-term contract with a daily rate of £107.71–£115. You will benefit from APSCo-compliant onboarding, ongoing Milk Academy CPD, and a supportive recruitment consultant.