Graduate Teaching Assistant — Flexible SEN Roles in Oldham

Aspire People; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Oldham and surrounding areas, including mainstream and SEN provisions. This is a valuable entry point for graduates to gain hands-on experience with children and young people, developing classroom skills and building a pathway toward education, psychology, or related sectors.

You will work with pupils with diverse needs, deliver small group interventions, help with behaviour support, and collaborate with teaching

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in SEN, behaviour or child development.
• Calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• Awareness of behaviour management or de escalation techniques.
• A willingness to learn and grow within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lessons, adapting activities where needed.
• Deliver 1:1 or small group interventions.
• Assist with behaviour support and emotional regulation.
• Use structured strategies and communication approaches.
• Work across mainstream and specialist school environments.
• Collaborate effectively with teaching and support staff.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

SEN interest

Behaviour management awareness

Growth mindset

Education

Social science subjects

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting Graduate Teaching Assistants to support schools across Oldham and surrounding areas, including mainstream and SEN provisions. This is a valuable entry point for graduates to gain hands-on experience with children and young people, developing classroom skills and building a pathway toward education, psychology, or related sectors.

You will work with pupils with diverse needs, deliver small group interventions, help with behaviour support, and collaborate with teaching