Entry level SEND Teaching Assistant Job Title: SEND Teaching AssistantArea: Rochdale, Greater ManchesterStart Date: March 2026Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £105.00 - £120 per day / Competitive Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: Are you a caring, resilient Teaching Assistant who''s passionate about helping children with special educational needs thrive? We''re partnering with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale, who are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join their close-knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting pupils and making a real, positive impact every day. About the Role: Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needsWork alongside the class teacher to support lessons, manage behaviour, and implement personalised strategiesEncourage emotional regulation, independence, and consistent daily routinesSupport progress monitoring and maintain clear communication with the wider multidisciplinary team What We''re Looking For: Previous experience supporting children with SEND in an education or care environmentConfident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationshipsA patient, empathetic, and proactive attitudeA solid understanding of Autism and wider SEND needsA relevant Teaching Assistant qualification To be eligible you must: Hold Right to Work in the UKHold an enhanced child barred list DBS certif