1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary
| Job title: | 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Rochdale |
| Industry: | SEND |
| Salary: | £90 - £115 per day |
| Reference: | DANSENTA_1774455145 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Natalie@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School - RochdaleLocation: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Role: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: After Easter 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full time, term time only
Pay: £90-£110 per day (dependent on experience)
We are currently recruiting for a compassionate and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil at a welcoming primary school in Rochdale.
This role involves supporting a child with autism and additional complex needs (not severe). The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the pupil's learning, emotional development, and daily care needs within the classroom environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone patient, nurturing, and committed to making a positive difference in a child's school experience.
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Key responsibilities:
* Providing dedicated 1:1 classroom support
* Supporting learning activities as directed by the class teacher
* Assisting with social interaction and emotional regulation
* Supporting transitions and structured routines
* Providing personal care support when required
* Implementing strategies set by the SENCO
* Monitoring and reporting progress
* Supporting positive behaviour approaches
* Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Essential requirements:
* Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
* Previous experience working in UK primary schools (essential)
* Experience supporting children with autism or SEN
* Willingness to support with personal care
* Patient, calm and understanding approach
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
* Right to work in the UK
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Desirable:
* Experience working 1:1
* Autism support experience
* Team Teach or behaviour training
* Knowledge of SEN strategies
1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - What the school offers:
* Supportive SEN team
* Friendly and inclusive school environment
* Ongoing support from leadership staff
* Opportunity for long-term employment
* Rewarding and meaningful work
Apply now - Immediate interviews available
If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant with SEN experience and are available to start after Easter, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV
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.
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