Teaching Assistant - (Great Howarth School - Rochdale)

Horizon Care & Education; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students at Great Howarth School. Responsibilities include assisting with students' educational and social development, helping set up activities, and providing one-on-one support. Candidates should have experience with behavioral support needs and hold at least a Grade C in GCSE English and Math. The role offers competitive pay rates, ongoing training, and a Christmas bonus.

Benefits

Access to Tastecard and Bluelight card discounts

Real Living Wage employer

Competitive pay rates

Christmas bonus

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Comprehensive induction programme

Face-to-face therapeutic training

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children who have behavioral support needs.
• Good knowledge of behavioral management techniques and strategies.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a recognized teaching assistant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assisting students in their educational and social development.
• Providing support inside and outside of the classroom.
• Helping set up activities using technology or adjusting the environment.
• Supporting teachers and engaging with students positively.
• Working one-on-one with some students for effective learning.

Skills

Experience with children with behavioral support needs

Knowledge of behavioral management techniques

Education

Grade C or above GCSE in English and Math

Recognised teaching assistant qualification

Job description

Hiring Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a dynamic and rewarding environment? If so, Horizon Care and Education is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team at Great Howarth School, Rochdale (OL12).

Great Howarth is in the process of expansion. The school is growing in size and capacity, so we are recruiting for new Teaching Assistants to join the existing team.

Great Howarth School is an independent specialist day school providing high-quality education for boys and girls. Based in Rochdale, the school meets the diverse needs of pupils aged 7‑18 with a range of complex needs including:

• Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
• ADHD
• Autism

Through education, we enable young people to gain the skills and resilience needed to succeed in life beyond school, inspiring the brightest futures. Our specialist independent schools offer unrivalled opportunities, securing strong educational outcomes with personalised, inclusive, and stimulating programmes of learning.

What you'll get to do

• Assisting students in their educational and social development.
• Provide support inside and outside of the classroom, so they can fully engage in a wide range of activities.
• Help to set up activities for students, using technology or adjusting the environment to suit their needs.
• Support teachers, engaging with students, providing learning support, and reacting to situations in the classroom in a positive, non‑disruptive manner.
• Work 1:1 with some students, to give them the time and support they need to learn.

What we're looking for from you

• Experience of working with children who have behavioural support needs, with a good knowledge of behavioural management techniques and strategies.
• Grade C or above GCSE in English and Math, or L1/2 equivalent functional skills qualification.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching assistant qualification.

Why work for us

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card and MyGym discounts.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Christmas bonus.
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Financial wellbeing service.
• Life Assurance.
• Ongoing training and professional development plus high‑quality CPD opportunities.
• Comprehensive induction programme including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Employee assistance programme – free, confidential support.
• Looking after your wellbeing – supporting you need to feel good about what you do. We’re in this together.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.