Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: OldhamAgency: Teaching PersonnelStart Date: ASAP
Teaching Personnel are seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Oldham. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
About the School
The school provides specialist support for children and young people aged 4–19 with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). It offers a bespoke alternative to mainstream education, placing strong focus on emotional wellbeing, inclusion and preparing pupils for independence and adulthood.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of complex needs, helping them access learning in a way that suits their individual strengths. Working closely with teaching staff, therapists and families, you will contribute to personalised support plans that promote both academic progress and personal development.
You will help foster a calm, structured and engaging learning environment where pupils feel supported to build confidence, social skills and independence.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
* Adapting learning activities to suit sensory, communication and developmental needs
* Using specialist tools such as PECS, AAC, visual schedules and sensory equipment
* Supporting positive behaviour strategies and assisting during periods of emotional dysregulation
* Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment
* Encouraging emotional regulation, independence and positive social interactions
* Supporting with personal care when required, including toileting, feeding and mobility
Essential Requirements
* A proactive and confident approach to supporting pupils with SEN
* Patience, resilience and a genuine passion for working in specialist education
* Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Willingness to support pupils with personal and physical care
* Availability for full-time, long-term work
Desirable
* Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer
* Long-term, full-time roles within specialist education settings
* Ongoing support from an experienced, dedicated consultant
* Competitive weekly pay
* Access to training and CPD opportunities
* The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to pupils’ lives
Apply Today
If you are enthusiastic about supporting children and young people with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role in specialist education, apply now to join Teaching Personnel.
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.