SEND Teaching Assistant I — Classroom Support

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant 1+ (Class Based) to join a team commencing January 2027. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time pattern, with an actual salary of £19,242–£19,548.

You will work across school sites, support learners with SEN, and contribute to a nurturing, well‑organised classroom environment. The successful candidate will assist with supervision and personal care, prepare resources, and uphold safeguarding standards while engaging with staff to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and in classroom environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision, personal care, welfare and safety of children under supervision of teaching staff.
• Help prepare resources and support classroom management to create a well-organised learning environment.
• Demonstrate safeguarding commitment and promote welfare of young children with SEND.

Job description

Rochdale Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant 1+ (Class Based) to join a team commencing January 2027. The role is permanent, 32.5 hours per week, term-time pattern, with an actual salary of £19,242–£19,548.

You will work across school sites, support learners with SEN, and contribute to a nurturing, well‑organised classroom environment. The successful candidate will assist with supervision and personal care, prepare resources, and uphold safeguarding standards while engaging with staff to