Entry level SEND Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching Manchester, England Posted Apr 8, 2026

Full Time
GBP 120 per day
Onsite
Junior

Job description

Job description

Entry level SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £ – £120 per day / Competitive
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

About the School:

Are you a caring, resilient Teaching Assistant who’s passionate about helping children with special educational needs thrive?

We’re partnering with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale, who are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their close-knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting pupils and making a real, positive impact every day.

About the Role:

  • Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needs
  • Work alongside the class teacher to support lessons, manage behaviour, and implement personalised strategies
  • Encourage emotional regulation, independence, and consistent daily routines
  • Support progress monitoring and maintain clear communication with the wider multidisciplinary team

    • What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience supporting children with SEND in an education or care environment
  • Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
  • A patient, empathetic, and proactive attitude
  • A solid understanding of Autism and wider SEND needs
  • A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification

    • To be eligible you must:

  • Hold Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
  • Provide two professional child related references
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