1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary

Location:

Rochdale (OL11) – Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

90.00 – 115.00

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

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Job ID:

132912820

Company:

Aspire People

Posted On:

23 April 2026

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School – Rochdale

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Role: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: After Easter 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full time, term time only
Pay: 90- 110 per day (dependent on experience)

We are currently recruiting for a compassionate and experienced 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 pupil at a welcoming primary school in Rochdale.

This role involves supporting a child with autism and additional complex needs (not severe). The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the pupil’s learning, emotional development, and daily care needs within the classroom environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone patient, nurturing, and committed to making a positive difference in a child’s school experience.

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Key responsibilities:
Providing dedicated 1:1 classroom support
Supporting learning activities as directed by the class teacher
Assisting with social interaction and emotional regulation
Supporting transitions and structured routines
Providing personal care support when required
Implementing strategies set by the SENCO
Monitoring and reporting progress
Supporting positive behaviour approaches
Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Essential requirements:
Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
Previous experience working in UK primary schools (essential)
Experience supporting children with autism or SEN
Willingness to support with personal care
Patient, calm and understanding approach
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Right to work in the UK

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Desirable:
Experience working 1:1
Autism support experience
Team Teach or behaviour training
Knowledge of SEN strategies

1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – What the school offers:
Supportive SEN team
Friendly and inclusive school environment
Ongoing support from leadership staff
Opportunity for long-term employment
Rewarding and meaningful work

Apply now – Immediate interviews available

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant with SEN experience and are available to start after Easter, we would love to hear from you.

Apply

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.

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