1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School - Rochdale

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Role: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only
Pay: -90110 per day (depending on experience)

Aspire People are currently recruiting for a caring and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Rochdale.

This rewarding opportunity involves supporting a Year 1 pupil on a one-to-one basis who has autism and additional complex needs.

The child requires consistent support with learning, emotional development, and day-to-day routines within the classroom setting.

We are looking for someone patient, nurturing, and dedicated to helping children thrive in education.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference and have previous SEN experience, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:
-Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day
-Assist the pupil with classwork and learning activities set by the teacher
-Support communication, social development, and emotional regulation
-Help with transitions, routines, and maintaining structure
-Provide personal care support when required
-Implement support strategies set by the class teacher and SENCO
-Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to staff
-Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
-Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times

Essential Requirements:
-Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
-Previous experience working within a UK primary school
-Experience supporting children with autism and additional needs
-Comfortable supporting with personal care
-Calm, patient, and empathetic approach
-Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
-Right to work in the UK

Desirable Experience:
-Previous experience in a 1:1 support role
-Autism-specific training or experience
-Team Teach or behaviour management training
-Good understanding of SEN support strategies

What the School Offers:
-Welcoming and supportive SEN team
-Friendly and inclusive school community
-Ongoing guidance from experienced leadership staff
-Long-term opportunity with potential for extension
-A rewarding role where you can make a real impact

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next SEN opportunity after Easter, apply now and Natalie at Aspire People will be in touch.

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.