Additional needs assistant

Job Description

Additional Needs Assistant - SEN Primary School | Oldham | September Start

Location: OldhamRole: Additional Needs Assistant (SEN)Start Date: September 2026Hours: Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Are you passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive? Do you have the patience, resilience, and enthusiasm to make a genuine difference every day?

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and nurturing SEN Primary School in Oldham that is looking to appoint a dedicated Additional Needs Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build a rewarding career in education and support children who require additional help to reach their full potential.

The Role

As an Additional Needs Assistant, you'll work closely with pupils who have a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Speech and Language Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Learning difficulties and developmental delays
• Sensory and communication needs

No two days are the same. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils feel safe, supported, and engaged in their learning.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom
• Using creative and engaging strategies to encourage learning and development
• Assisting with emotional regulation and promoting positive behaviours
• Supporting communication and social interaction skills
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure every child receives the support they need
• Creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, either in schools or transferable settings
• Is calm, patient and resilient
• Builds positive relationships with children and colleagues
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is passionate about making a long-term impact on children's lives
• Can adapt their approach to meet individual needs

Transferable Experience We Welcome:

• Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant experience
• Care work or support worker backgrounds
• Youth work or mentoring experience
• Nursery or childcare experience
• Residential care experience
• Sports coaching
• Psychology graduates
• Volunteering with children or vulnerable individuals
• Personal experience supporting family members with additional needs

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can genuinely change children's lives and be part of an incredible school community, we'd love to hear from you.

When applying through Teaching Personnel, an enhanced DBS on the update service is a required document. If you do not have one already, you will be asked to apply for one through Teaching Personnel before you are able to start in a position.

Any applicants that have been out of the UK for more than 3 months over the past 5