Bookmark Education are working with primary Schools in the Rochdale area Of Manchester who are looking for Teaching Assistants to work with them, with a focus on supporting children with Special Educational Needs. To succeed in this role you will be committed to helping young people reach their full potential and making school a safe and inclusive environment for them. The right candidates will be working 1:1 or in smaller groups with pupils who have an EHCP or are exhibiting traits of Autism (ASD). The ideal candidates will have experience of working with young people with SEND in either in a professional, voluntary or personal capacity. The roles are Monday to Friday 08:30 to 15:30 term time only, on an ongoing basis. You must be available to start as soon as possible. Bookmark are delighted to offer you Training opportunities through our internal CPD offering, helping to keep your knowledge up-to-date and to help you advance in your career Paid through PAYE – no umbrella fees Very competitive daily rate to reflect your experience and skill set ‘Refer a friend scheme where you are awarded retail vouchers for referring peers to Bookmark, who are looking to secure roles in schools The role: Essential that you have experience of supporting pupils with SEND or knowledge of this through studies; this might be personal experience or experience in a school / external setting Experience of working with children is preferred but not essential. A hands-on approach with a resilient and nurturing personality, showing a true passion for supporting children, will always serve well You will provide care and encouragement to the pupil you are supporting; working closely with the class teacher and SENCO The ability to remove barriers to learning and provide pastoral support to children This role is ideally suited to: A qualified Teaching Assistant (or equivalent) or Graduate with knowledge of SEN or supporting behaviours that challenge Someone with experience from Residential care, Youth Work, Respite care, or Graduates from the Psychology / Counselling / Education field To be considered for this role, please submit your application / CV and the Primary Consultant for this school will be in contact to discuss your experienced in more depth. The legal bit Protocol National ltd trading as Bookmark are acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion. INDSCH