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Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 28 January 2026
Salary: £103.95 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 February 2026
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 201595

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Summary

Teaching Assistant - Year 6 (Additional Needs Support)


Location: Rochdale (OL11)
Pay: £103.95 - £110 per day
Start: ASAP / Ongoing

A mainstream primary school in Rochdale (OL11) is seeking a confident, adaptable and resilient Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Year 6 class, including children with a range of additional, behavioural and learning needs.

This role focuses on helping pupils manage the academic demands of their final year in primary school while supporting emotional wellbeing, behaviour and preparation for transition to secondary education.
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Supporting pupils in a Year 6 classroom, including those with varying additional needs


Supporting pupils in a Year 6 classroom, including those with varying additional needs
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Providing targeted 1:1 and small group support, particularly in core subjects


Providing targeted 1:1 and small group support, particularly in core subjects
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Supporting pupils with behaviour, anxiety, focus and emotional regulation


Supporting pupils with behaviour, anxiety, focus and emotional regulation
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Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to implement individual strategies


Working closely with the class teacher and SEN team to implement individual strategies
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Encouraging independence, resilience and responsibility


Encouraging independence, resilience and responsibility
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Supporting pupils with transition readiness and confidence building


Supporting pupils with transition readiness and confidence building
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Have experience working with upper KS2 pupils, ideally Year 6


Have experience working with upper KS2 pupils, ideally Year 6
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Be confident supporting children with complex learning, behavioural or emotional needs


Be confident supporting children with complex learning, behavioural or emotional needs
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Be calm, consistent and able to apply clear boundaries


Be calm, consistent and able to apply clear boundaries
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Have knowledge of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, anxiety or learning difficulties (desirable)


Have knowledge of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, anxiety or learning difficulties (desirable)
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Be committed to supporting pupils academically and emotionally


Be committed to supporting pupils academically and emotionally
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A supportive and inclusive mainstream school environment


A supportive and inclusive mainstream school environment
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Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff


Ongoing guidance from experienced teaching and SEN staff
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a crucial stage of pupils' education


Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a crucial stage of pupils' education
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Competitive daily rate of £103.95 - £110, depending on experience


Competitive daily rate of £103.95 - £110, depending on experience

If you are a strong and dedicated Year 6 Teaching Assistant who understands the challenges of supporting pupils with differing needs at this key stage, we would love to hear from you.

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