Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 2nd November 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) Salary: 525- 700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm A specialist secondary provision, delivered in partnership with a mainstream academy, is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND who are integrated alongside mainstream peers. The role focuses on supporting access to a formal curriculum, including GCSE and entry-level accreditation, within smaller, specialist-led classes. What you''ll do:Provide one-to-one and small group support to secondary-age studentsSupport access to GCSE and entry-level curriculum content alongside mainstream peersHelp implement individual education plans (IEPs) and EHCP targetsSupport students'' social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needsWork closely with teaching staff, families, and external agencies What we''re looking for:SEND experience, ideally within a setting integrating students with mainstream peersConfidence supporting GCSE or entry-level curriculum deliveryA calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to SEMH needsStrong communication and relationship-building skillsA relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential To be eligible you must:Hold the Right to Work in the UKHave an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to ..... full job details .....