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Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant - Behaviour and Autism Specialist
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (Temporary with the potential to become permanent)
Your New Company
Hays Education is recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist secondary school in Greater Manchester. The school supports pupils aged 11-19 with a range of complex needs, including
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The school is known for its inclusive approach, experienced staff, and commitment to delivering high-quality SEND education.
Your New Role
As a Level 3 Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with Autism and challenging behaviour. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you will deliver targeted interventions, manage behaviour positively, and help pupils access a personalised curriculum. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in September, with the potential for a permanent position.
What You'll Need to Succeed
A recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
Experience supporting children or young people with Autism, SEMH, or PMLD
Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, proactive approach
A genuine passion for working in SEND education
An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to applyWhat You'll Get in Return
A rewarding opportunity to support pupils with special educational needs
Competitive daily pay rates through Hays Education
Access to a wide range of SEND teaching assistant jobs in Greater Manchester
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND recruitment consultant
Opportunities for professional development and career progressionWhat You Need to Do Now
If you're an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with a background in Autism support and behavioural needs, we want to hear from you. Click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact Amy Fitzgerald on (phone number removed) at Hays Education for more information.
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