Job Description
Are you looking to begin or develop your career in education? We’re recruiting Secondary Teaching Assistants to support a range of Oldham secondary schools and academies from September – with opportunities to start sooner for those available.
This role is perfect for experienced secondary TAs, recent graduates, or individuals considering a future in teaching who want hands-on classroom experience across KS3 and KS4.
The Role
As a Secondary Teaching Assistant, you’ll be supporting pupils across a variety of subjects, helping teachers deliver engaging lessons, and providing targeted support to students who need additional help. Roles vary from general classroom support to 1:1 interventions, small group work, and department-based roles such as English, Maths, Science, Humanities, PE, and more.
What We’re Looking For
* Experienced secondary TAs, or graduates looking for education-based roles
* Individuals who are confident, proactive, and able to build positive relationships with young people
* Strong communication and behaviour management skills
* A keen interest in supporting learning in a secondary school environment
* Reliable, adaptable and ready to get stuck in
What’s On Offer
* Regular work in supportive secondary schools across Oldham
* Day-to-day, short-term and long-term roles available
* Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly
* A dedicated consultant who understands local school needs
* Opportunities that can lead to school-based training routes in the future
* Valuable classroom experience for aspiring secondary teachers
Why Work as a Secondary TA in Oldham?
Oldham has a high demand for strong Teaching Assistants who can make a real difference in the classroom. Whether you’re an experienced TA, a graduate exploring a career in teaching, or someone looking to gain meaningful school experience, this role offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to support young people across multiple subject areas.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.