Secondary Teaching Assistant - Part-Time (3 Days)

Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) Salary: £330 - £420 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm A specialist secondary provision, delivered in partnership with a mainstream academy, is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND who are integrated alongside mainstream peers. The role focuses on supporting access to a formal curriculum, including GCSE and entry-level accreditation, within smaller, specialist-led classes. What you'll do: Provide one-to-one and small group support to secondary-age students Support access to GCSE and entry-level curriculum content alongside mainstream peers Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets Support students' social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs Work closely with teaching staff, families, and external agencies What we're looking for: SEND experience, ideally within a setting integrating students with mainstream peers Confidence supporting GCSE or entry-level curriculum delivery A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to SEMH needs Strong communication and relationship-building skills A relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential To be eligible you must: Hold the Right to W...