Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Overview

Primary School Teaching Assistant (SEN) in Rochdale (OL16).

A Specialist Provision attached to a mainstream Primary (OL16).

Multiple full-time and part-time roles available; short-term and long-term positions; varied start dates. Competitive rate 90 - 110 per day.

• Assist in supporting pupils with additional needs in a specialist provision within a mainstream primary setting.
• Create positive relationships with pupils and encourage positive choices and behaviour.
• Provide general support within classes and work collaboratively with other LSAs and class teachers.
• Support pupils with MLD, ASC, SCLN, SpLD, Visual impairments and HI where applicable.

• Long-term roles: full-time positions (Monday–Friday, 8.30am–3.30pm or 8.30am–4.00pm); commitment to the school on a long-term basis; possibility of securing a permanent role.
• Short-term roles: part-time and/or full-time positions with varied/ad-hoc days (e.g., 8.30am–1.00pm, 12.00pm–3.30pm, 8.30am–3.30pm, 4.00pm); covering emergency or scheduled absences.

• Open to a variety of backgrounds; experienced SEN support assistants, graduates entering specialist provision, or those with care/youth worker experience are encouraged to apply.
• Ideal but not essential: background in supporting individuals with additional needs.

If you are interested, please get in touch. Upon receipt of your details, your CV will be forwarded for consideration. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview/trial in school. Contact Mica at Aspire People.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.