SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Oldham
Recruitment Agency: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a dedicated, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school in Oldham, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges.

This specialist provision supports young people aged 4–19 with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), offering a high-quality alternative to mainstream education. The school places strong emphasis on inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and preparing pupils for adulthood in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex additional needs. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, support staff and families to deliver structured, personalised support that enables each pupil to progress academically, socially and emotionally at their own pace.

You will help create a positive and engaging learning environment where pupils feel safe, respected and encouraged to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEN
• Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions, adapting learning to meet sensory, communication and cognitive needs
• Using specialist communication tools such as PECS, AAC systems, visual timetables and sensory resources
• Supporting pupils during both regulated and dysregulated behaviours using positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Assisting with lesson preparation and maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment
• Encouraging independence, emotional regulation, confidence and social development through consistent routines and positive relationships
• Supporting with personal care where required, including toileting, feeding, mobility and changing

Essential Requirements

• Confident, proactive and able to take initiative
• Patient, flexible and resilient with a strong passion for SEN support
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Willing to support pupils with personal care and physical needs
• Available full-time and committed to a long-term role

Desirable

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Long-term, full-time opportunities within specialist education settings
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated recruitment consultant
• Competitive pay rates with weekly pay
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful, long-term impact on pupils’ lives

Apply Now

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role within specialist education, we would love to hear from you.

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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.
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