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Y1 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: 201592

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Summary

Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support Year 1


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

A mainstream school in Rochdale (OL11) is seeking a resilient, confident and experienced Teaching Assistant to provide high-quality behaviour support to pupils who require consistency, structure and strong adult guidance.

The school supports pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, and is looking for a Teaching Assistant who can build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and high expectations.
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Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, both in and out of the classroom


Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, both in and out of the classroom
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Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and leadership to implement behaviour strategies


Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and leadership to implement behaviour strategies
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Providing 1:1 and small group support


Providing 1:1 and small group support
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Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning


Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning
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Acting as a calm, firm and consistent presence throughout the school day


Acting as a calm, firm and consistent presence throughout the school day
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Have proven experience supporting behaviour in a school or similar setting


Have proven experience supporting behaviour in a school or similar setting
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Be confident, assertive and emotionally resilient


Be confident, assertive and emotionally resilient
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Have knowledge of de-escalation strategies and behaviour management techniques


Have knowledge of de-escalation strategies and behaviour management techniques
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Be patient, consistent and able to remain calm under pressure


Be patient, consistent and able to remain calm under pressure
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Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils who need strong role models


Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils who need strong role models
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A supportive and experienced staff team


A supportive and experienced staff team
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A school committed to positive behaviour approaches


A school committed to positive behaviour approaches
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Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' lives


Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' lives
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Competitive daily rate of £103.95 - £110, based on experience


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

If you are a strong Teaching Assistant who thrives in a challenging but rewarding environment and is committed to helping pupils succeed, we would love to hear from you.

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