Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Setting: Primary Specialist SEN / SEMH School
Age Range: 4–11
Start Date: September
We are looking to recruit dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist primary SEN / SEMH school in Oldham. This role involves supporting younger pupils with a variety of special educational needs, including social, emotional and mental health challenges.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference in the early stages of a child’s education. You will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils both in the classroom and on a 1:1 basis, helping them engage with learning, manage emotions and develop positive behaviours.
The Role:
- Supporting pupils with a range of SEN and SEMH needs
- Working both in-class and on a 1:1 basis
- Assisting with learning activities and behaviour support strategies
- Helping to create a safe, structured and nurturing environment
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience in SEN, SEMH or alternative provision (desirable)
- OR transferable skills from roles such as youth work, care, mental health, or behaviour support
- Confident and resilient when managing challenging behaviour
- Calm, patient and consistent in approach
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
This role is ideal for someone who is committed to supporting young children with additional needs and wants to make a real impact in a specialist primary setting.
Apply now to take the next step in a rewarding SEN career.
INDMK
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Pay: £95.00-£105.00 per day
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with SEN?
Work Location: In person
