Sen Teaching Assistant New

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, empathy, and dedication to make a genuine difference every day? If so, we are looking for enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join supportive secondary schools across Oldham on both full-time and part-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants, graduates, psychology graduates, youth workers, support workers, and individuals with experience supporting children or young people with additional needs. Whether you are already working within education or looking to begin a rewarding career in a school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties. You will work closely with teaching staff and the school's SEND team to help pupils access learning, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their individual targets.

The role may involve working on a one-to-one basis with individual pupils, supporting small intervention groups, or assisting students within mainstream classroom settings. You will play an important role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued, supported, and encouraged to succeed both academically and personally.

Successful candidates will be caring, resilient, proactive, and able to build positive relationships with young people. Previous experience supporting children or vulnerable adults is highly desirable, whether gained within schools, care settings, youth work, coaching, mentoring, residential support, or similar environments. Strong communication skills, a professional approach, and a genuine passion for education and inclusion are essential.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work within welcoming secondary schools that are committed to supporting staff development and student success. You will benefit from flexible working opportunities to suit your availability, ongoing training and professional development, dedicated support from experienced education consultants, and the chance to gain valuable experience within a rewarding and highly sought-after area of education.

if you are intersted in this opportunity, please apply today with an up-to-date CV!

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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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