SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, Lancashire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 205931 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - Rochdale
Flexible Supply Opportunities
We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across schools in Rochdale. We are seeking compassionate, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for flexible working arrangements, whether you're interested in day-to-day supply, short-term placements, long-term roles, or temp-to-perm opportunities within supportive school environments.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with additional needs access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Depending on the needs of the school and pupils, your role may involve 1:1 support, small group interventions, or general classroom assistance, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive.
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Support pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and SEMH needs
Support pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and SEMH needs
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Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning requirements
Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning requirements
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Assist the class teacher with lesson activities and classroom organisation
Assist the class teacher with lesson activities and classroom organisation
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Encourage pupils to stay engaged, confident, and motivated in their learning
Encourage pupils to stay engaged, confident, and motivated in their learning
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Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
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Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care experience desirable)
Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care experience desirable)
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A patient, understanding, and supportive approach
A patient, understanding, and supportive approach
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Ability to adapt to different schools and classroom environments
Ability to adapt to different schools and classroom environments
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Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
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Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential
Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential
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Flexible opportunities, including day-to-day, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles
Flexible opportunities, including day-to-day, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles
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The chance to work across a variety of primary and secondary schools in Rochdale
The chance to work across a variety of primary and secondary schools in Rochdale
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Competitive rates of pay
Competitive rates of pay
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Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your experience and career goals
Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your experience and career goals
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Access to training and professional development opportunities
Access to training and professional development opportunities
If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant seeking flexible supply work in Rochdale, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our network of dedicated education professionals supporting schools across the area.
Flexible Supply Opportunities
We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work on a supply basis across schools in Rochdale. We are seeking compassionate, adaptable, and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking for flexible working arrangements, whether you're interested in day-to-day supply, short-term placements, long-term roles, or temp-to-perm opportunities within supportive school environments.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils with additional needs access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Depending on the needs of the school and pupils, your role may involve 1:1 support, small group interventions, or general classroom assistance, ensuring students receive the support they need to thrive.
-
Support pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and SEMH needs
Support pupils with Special Educational Needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and SEMH needs
-
Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning requirements
Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning requirements
-
Assist the class teacher with lesson activities and classroom organisation
Assist the class teacher with lesson activities and classroom organisation
-
Encourage pupils to stay engaged, confident, and motivated in their learning
Encourage pupils to stay engaged, confident, and motivated in their learning
-
Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
-
Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
-
Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care experience desirable)
Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care experience desirable)
-
A patient, understanding, and supportive approach
A patient, understanding, and supportive approach
-
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
-
Ability to adapt to different schools and classroom environments
Ability to adapt to different schools and classroom environments
-
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
-
Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential
Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential
-
Flexible opportunities, including day-to-day, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles
Flexible opportunities, including day-to-day, temporary, and temp-to-perm roles
-
The chance to work across a variety of primary and secondary schools in Rochdale
The chance to work across a variety of primary and secondary schools in Rochdale
-
Competitive rates of pay
Competitive rates of pay
-
Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your experience and career goals
Support from a dedicated consultant who understands your experience and career goals
-
Access to training and professional development opportunities
Access to training and professional development opportunities
If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant seeking flexible supply work in Rochdale, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our network of dedicated education professionals supporting schools across the area.