Senior Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 November 2025 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Lancashire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 190516 |
Summary
Senior SEN Teaching Assistant - Heywood
Location: Heywood, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary: £105 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temp to Perm opportunity
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a supportive, inclusive school that values your skills and leadership?
We are seeking a Senior SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team in a well-regarded school in Heywood. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SEND experience to lead, mentor others, and make a real difference to pupils' lives.
You will provide high-level support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, SEMH, and ADHD. As a Senior SEN TA, you'll have responsibility for supporting and mentoring junior staff, contributing to planning interventions, and working closely with the SENCO and teaching team.
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Leading support for pupils with complex needs both 1:1 and in small groups
Leading support for pupils with complex needs both 1:1 and in small groups
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Mentoring and guiding junior teaching assistants
Mentoring and guiding junior teaching assistants
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Implementing and contributing to behaviour support plans
Implementing and contributing to behaviour support plans
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Liaising with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to plan effective interventions
Liaising with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to plan effective interventions
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Maintaining accurate records and reports on pupil progress and behaviour
Maintaining accurate records and reports on pupil progress and behaviour
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Supporting inclusion and promoting independence within the classroom
Supporting inclusion and promoting independence within the classroom
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Proven experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, ideally with some leadership experience
Proven experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, ideally with some leadership experience
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Relevant qualifications (Level 3 or above preferred)
Relevant qualifications (Level 3 or above preferred)
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Team Teach or similar behaviour management training is desirable
Team Teach or similar behaviour management training is desirable
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Strong knowledge of SEN conditions and strategies, including Autism and SEMH
Strong knowledge of SEN conditions and strategies, including Autism and SEMH
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Patience, resilience, and a positive approach to supporting children with additional needs
Patience, resilience, and a positive approach to supporting children with additional needs
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Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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A welcoming and inclusive school community
A welcoming and inclusive school community
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Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
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Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
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Competitive salary and potential for permanent employment
Competitive salary and potential for permanent employment
If you're passionate about SEN education and ready to take on a senior role that offers real responsibility and reward, apply now via Senploy or get in touch for more details.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Location: Heywood, Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Salary: £105 per day
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temp to Perm opportunity
Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a supportive, inclusive school that values your skills and leadership?
We are seeking a Senior SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team in a well-regarded school in Heywood. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SEND experience to lead, mentor others, and make a real difference to pupils' lives.
You will provide high-level support to pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, SEMH, and ADHD. As a Senior SEN TA, you'll have responsibility for supporting and mentoring junior staff, contributing to planning interventions, and working closely with the SENCO and teaching team.
-
Leading support for pupils with complex needs both 1:1 and in small groups
Leading support for pupils with complex needs both 1:1 and in small groups
-
Mentoring and guiding junior teaching assistants
Mentoring and guiding junior teaching assistants
-
Implementing and contributing to behaviour support plans
Implementing and contributing to behaviour support plans
-
Liaising with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to plan effective interventions
Liaising with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to plan effective interventions
-
Maintaining accurate records and reports on pupil progress and behaviour
Maintaining accurate records and reports on pupil progress and behaviour
-
Supporting inclusion and promoting independence within the classroom
Supporting inclusion and promoting independence within the classroom
-
Proven experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, ideally with some leadership experience
Proven experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, ideally with some leadership experience
-
Relevant qualifications (Level 3 or above preferred)
Relevant qualifications (Level 3 or above preferred)
-
Team Teach or similar behaviour management training is desirable
Team Teach or similar behaviour management training is desirable
-
Strong knowledge of SEN conditions and strategies, including Autism and SEMH
Strong knowledge of SEN conditions and strategies, including Autism and SEMH
-
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
-
Patience, resilience, and a positive approach to supporting children with additional needs
Patience, resilience, and a positive approach to supporting children with additional needs
-
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
-
A welcoming and inclusive school community
A welcoming and inclusive school community
-
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
-
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
-
Competitive salary and potential for permanent employment
Competitive salary and potential for permanent employment
If you're passionate about SEN education and ready to take on a senior role that offers real responsibility and reward, apply now via Senploy or get in touch for more details.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.