Primary Teaching Assistant — SEN Support & Interventions

Teaching Personnel; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free child protection training

Safeguarding DBS check

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Oldham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. You will support pupils across the primary age range, provide one-to-one assistance, and deliver targeted interventions, including for pupils with SEN.

The role offers rewarding development within a collaborative school environment. All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks and a DBS check is required; training in child protection is

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, care or support setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN or additional learning needs.
• Ability to provide one-to-one support and differentiated learning assistance.
• Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Proactive, adaptable and a good team player.
• Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the primary age range within the classroom.
• Work closely with children on a one-to-one basis and in small intervention groups.
• Provide tailored support for pupils with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language needs.
• Assist pupils who may need additional help accessing the curriculum.
• Support positive behaviour management and emotional wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.
• Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupil confidence, independence and resilience.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Oldham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. You will support pupils across the primary age range, provide one-to-one assistance, and deliver targeted interventions, including for pupils with SEN.

The role offers rewarding development within a collaborative school environment. All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks and a DBS check is required; training in child protection is