Special Needs Teaching Assistant. Job in Rochdale Education & Training Jobs

Aspire People; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a Primary School Teaching Assistant (SEN) in Rochdale. The position involves supporting pupils with additional needs within a specialist provision. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities with varying start dates. Candidates should be passionate about making a difference in children's lives and are encouraged to apply. Competitive rates of £90 - £110 per day are offered.

Qualifications

• Open to experienced SEN support assistants, graduates, or individuals with care/youth work experience.
• Prior experience supporting individuals with additional needs is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Create positive relationships with pupils and encourage positive choices.
• Provide general support in classes and collaborate with LSAs and teachers.

Skills

Experience with additional needs

Positive relationship building

Collaboration with teaching staff

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

Overview

Primary School Teaching Assistant (SEN) in Rochdale (OL16). A Specialist Provision attached to a mainstream Primary (OL16). Multiple full-time and part-time roles available. Short-term and long-term positions available. Varied start dates. Competitive rate 90 - 110 per day.

A Specialist provision within a mainstream Primary school in Rochdale require SEN Teaching Assistants. The school requires staff on short-term and long-term contracts which could be either on a full-time or a part-time basis. The school cater for primary pupils with MLD, ASC, SCLN, SpLD, Visual impairments and HI. They are looking for individuals who are passionate to making a difference with children in Specialist settings. Within these roles, as an SEN Teaching Assistant, your job will involve creating positive relationships with the pupils and encouraging positive choices and behaviour. You will be expected to provide general support within the classes and work collaboratively with other LSAs and the class teachers. These roles have varied start dates therefore if you have any availability and are interested in the roles - please get in touch!

Responsibilities

• Create positive relationships with pupils and encourage positive choices and behaviour.
• Provide general support within classes and collaborate with other LSAs and class teachers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Open to a variety of backgrounds: experienced SEN support assistants, graduates seeking experience in specialist provision, or individuals with care/youth work experience.
• Ideally prior experience supporting individuals with additional needs, but not essential.

Role Details

• Long-term roles available.
• Full-time positions: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm or 8:00am-4:00pm.
• Required to commit to the school on a long-term basis and are interested in securing a permanent role.
• Short-term roles available: Part-time and/or full-time positions with varied/ad-hoc days (e.g., 8:30am-1:00pm, 12:00pm-3:30pm, 8:30am-3:30pm, 4:00pm).
• Covering emergency/scheduled absences.

Next steps

Once we have your details, we will be able to put your CV forward for the positions. The schools will shortlist CVs and invite shortlisted candidates for an informal interview/trial in school. If you are interested in these positions, please get in touch with Mica at Aspire People!

About Aspire People

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.