SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL12 7RQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in an educational setting, as a Teaching Assistant or in an equivalent role.
• An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or an equivalent qualification, in line with EYFS framework requirements) Check early years qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Specialist training and/or experience in a key area of SEND, such as: Communication and interaction; cognition and learning; SEMH; sensory and/or physical needs.
• Experience of working with primary-aged pupils.
• The ability to identify, implement and review appropriate interventions so pupils can meet their EHC plan outcomes and/or personal targets.
• Confidence in coaching, modelling practice and supporting the development of staff.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping children safe.
• A collaborative approach, working in partnership with teaching staff, other professionals, and external agencies/voluntary and service providers.
• The ability to lead a hub/room provision, working directly with a group of pupils with SEND, and to plan for and deliver/support a curriculum that meets a range of needs.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
• Professional development opportunities
• National terms and Conditions
• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration
• Flexible PPA time for Teachers
• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Staff Wellbeing Programme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Free Annual Flu Vaccination
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.