SEN Teaching Assistants - Rochdale Location: Rochdale School: Secondary Mainstream School Contract: Long-term, Full-time Start Dates: ASAP & After October Half Term Roles Available: 2 We are currently recruiting for two experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join a supportive secondary mainstream school in Rochdale on a long-term, full-time basis. One position is available to start ASAP, with the second role commencing after October half term. The school is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who have previous experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and can build positive relationships with students while supporting their academic, social and emotional development. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidates will: Have previous experience working with children or young people with SEN Have experience working in a school, college, specialist provision or similar educational setting Be confident supporting students with a range of additional needs Be patient, resilient and able to build strong relationships with pupils Be able to work effectively as part of a wider school team Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people to reach their potential Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Desirable Background The school would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a Psychology or Educational Psychology background, especially: Psychology graduates Educational Psychology graduates Graduates who have completed a placement involving children or young people with SEN Candidates with previous employment or volunteering experience supporting children with additional needs This could be an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain further hands-on experience within an educational setting and develop their understanding of SEN. Essential Requirements Candidates must have: Previous experience working with children with SEN A DBS registered on the Update Service References covering the last 2 years The right to work in the UK A strong commitment to safeguarding and child welfare What the School Offers Long-term, full-time work A supportive secondary school environment The opportunity to develop valuable experience working with SEN students Excellent experience for Psychology/Educational Psychology graduates Potential for a rewarding and meaningful career within education If you have previous SEN experience and are passionate about supporting young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for one of these two long-term SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in Rochdale. 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