1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary

Description

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Rochdale

Location: 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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