SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Spotland Primary Academy, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL12 6QG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Pending completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Oldham NJC Grade 6 SCP 23-27 (£35,570 - £39,481 per annum, pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in an educational setting, as a Teaching Assistant or in an equivalent role.

• An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or an equivalent qualification, in line with EYFS framework requirements) Check early years qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Specialist training and/or experience in a key area of SEND, such as: Communication and interaction; cognition and learning; SEMH; sensory and/or physical needs.

• Experience of working with primary-aged pupils.

• The ability to identify, implement and review appropriate interventions so pupils can meet their EHC plan outcomes and/or personal targets.

• Confidence in coaching, modelling practice and supporting the development of staff.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping children safe.

• A collaborative approach, working in partnership with teaching staff, other professionals, and external agencies/voluntary and service providers.

• The ability to lead a hub/room provision, working directly with a group of pupils with SEND, and to plan for and deliver/support a curriculum that meets a range of needs.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A chance to support SEND strategy and influence inclusive practice across multiple academies

• A supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to professional growth

• Opportunities to collaborate across hubs

• A culture where learning matters – for pupils and staff alike

• Career development pathways within a thriving Trust

• Most importantly: the opportunity to transform lives 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD SEND Specialist TA Spotland.docx - 1.03 MB (opens in new tab)

About Spotland Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 420 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/spotland-primary-school-rochdale

Arranging a visit to Spotland Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org.

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