SEN Teaching Assistant
Oldham
Empower. Support. Inspire.
Teaching Personnel is seeking a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Oldham supporting pupils aged 4-19 with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
This is a rewarding opportunity to help children and young people develop confidence, communication skills, independence, and emotional wellbeing in a supportive and inclusive environment.
About the School
This well-respected specialist provision is committed to:
✨ Helping every pupil achieve their potential
✨ Promoting confidence and independence
✨ Creating a safe and nurturing learning environment
✨ Preparing young people for successful futures
The Role
You will:
✅ Provide one-to-one and small-group support
✅ Help pupils engage with learning and classroom activities
✅ Support communication using visual strategies, PECS, and AAC systems
✅ Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation
✅ Promote independence, social skills, and wellbeing
✅ Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families
✅ Provide personal care support where required
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Compassionate and patient
Resilient and adaptable
A confident communicator
Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs
Experience in SEN, education, care, youth work, mental health, healthcare, or support work is welcome, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.
What We Offer
✔ Competitive weekly pay
✔ Ongoing SEN training and CPD opportunities
✔ Dedicated consultant support
✔ Clear routes for career progression
✔ The chance to make a genuine difference every day
Apply today and join a school where every achievement is celebrated, every pupil is valued, and every day brings the opportunity to change a life.
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.
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