SEN Classroom Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 14,560 - 19,110; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

CPD and SEN training

Support from an experienced recruiter

Job summary

Teaching Personnel seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Oldham to support pupils with ASC and SLCN from September. You will work with teachers and therapists delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions, using PECS, visual timetables, and AAC systems to aid communication and learning.

A caring, resilient approach and a passion for helping vulnerable children are essential. Experience in SEN or care settings is welcomed; the role involves personal care support and creating an inclusive,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or additional needs.
• Caring, resilient and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Calm and positive in challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Willingness to support personal care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group learning interventions.
• Support pupils using communication strategies (PECS, visual timetables, AAC).
• Promote positive behaviour through consistency and de-escalation techniques.
• Assist with personal care where required (toileting, feeding, mobility).
• Create a safe, structured, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Patient

Strong communication

Adaptable

Job description

Oldham | September Start |Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about helping children and young people with additional needs achieve their full potential?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Oldham from September. This is an opportunity to become part of a highly supportive team making a genuine difference to the lives of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Whether you have previous SEN experience or have worked in care, support work, youth work or education, this role offers the chance to develop your skills within a rewarding specialist setting where every achievement matters.

This specialist provision supports pupils aged 4-19 years, providing a tailored and nurturing learning environment designed to meet a wide range of communication, sensory and learning needs.

The school is committed to helping every pupil develop confidence, independence and essential life skills through a personalised approach that focuses on wellbeing, inclusion and preparing young people for adulthood.

Staff benefit from strong leadership, ongoing training opportunities and the chance to work alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support professionals.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils both inside and outside the classroom. Working closely with teaching staff and therapists, you will help deliver individualised support that enables pupils to engage with learning, develop social skills and achieve personal milestones.

No two days are the same, making this a highly rewarding position for someone who is patient, adaptable and committed to supporting young people with additional needs.

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of SEN needs
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group learning interventions
• Support pupils using communication strategies such as PECS, visual timetables and AAC systems
• Promote positive behaviour through consistency, encouragement and de-escalation techniques
• Assist pupils in developing social, emotional and independence skills
• Support sensory regulation and engagement throughout the school day
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families to achieve positive outcomes
• Assist with personal care where required, including toileting, feeding and mobility support
• Help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, disabilities or additional needs
• A caring, resilient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and positive in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Flexibility and willingness to support personal care needs
• Commitment to a full-time, long-term position

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• SEN Education
• Teaching Assistance
• Support Work
• Residential Care
• Youth Work
• Mental Health Support
• Social Care
• Behaviour Support

• Long-term, full-time opportunities in specialist education settings
• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant
• Access to CPD and specialist SEN training
• Opportunities to develop your career within education
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can help pupils build confidence, develop independence and achieve meaningful progress every day, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position