Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Rochdale

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Dependent on experience

TimePlan Education Manchester is looking for a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs within a welcoming secondary school in Rochdale. This role is ideal for those with experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, communication difficulties and SEMH needs.

Role Overview:

You will work closely with the SENCO and teaching teams to ensure students with SEND are fully supported both academically and emotionally. The school has a highly collaborative pastoral department, making it an excellent place for professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver structured SEND interventions (literacy, numeracy, communication skills) Adapt learning materials for students with additional needs Support learners in mainstream classrooms Provide 1:1 mentoring for pupils who need focused attention Work with external agencies and internal staff to ensure personalised provision Record pupil progress and contribute to EHCP reviews where requiredWhat we're looking for:

Experience supporting SEND learners (school or alternative setting) Knowledge of SEND strategies and classroom adaptations Calm, empathetic, and resilient approach Confidence working with a range of needs and behaviours A passion for inclusion and breaking down barriers to learningWhy TimePlan?

Full support from a Manchester-based consultant Access to continued professional development and CPD training Weekly pay & competitive rates

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you! Click the "Apply Now" button or contact our Manchester branch on (phone number removed) to speak with one of our dedicated consultants.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references