SEN Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term opportunities

Free CPD

Team Teach training

Level 2 TA qualification

Trial days

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a compassionate SEN Support Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Oldham this September.

You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping those with ASC, ADHD and communication needs access education, while encouraging independence and social development. You’ll collaborate with teachers, therapists and support staff, celebrating every achievement.

Qualifications

• Caring and patient nature with a genuine desire to help.
• Experience in education, care, youth work or support roles is beneficial.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to access education.
• Assist children with ASC/ADHD and communication needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and support staff.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

SEN Support Assistant

Specialist SEN Primary & Secondary School | Oldham

Full-Time | September Start

Every child deserves someone who believes in them.

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs? Do you want a career where no two days are the same and every day you make a genuine difference?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Support Assistant to join a welcoming specialist primary and secondary SEN school in Oldham this September.

Whether you're already experienced in education or looking to begin your journey within SEN, we'd love to hear from you.

In this rewarding role, you'll:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
• Help children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, communication needs and complex learning difficulties access education.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Work closely alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff.
• Celebrate every achievement, no matter how big or small.

We're looking for people who:

• Have a caring and patient nature.
• Enjoy building positive relationships with young people.
• Are resilient, reliable and eager to learn.
• Have experience in education, care, youth work, coaching or support work—or simply have the passion to make a difference.

Why Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we invest in your future.

You'll receive:

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Full-time, long-term opportunities with permanent potential.
• Free CPD and professional development.
• Team Teach training opportunities.
• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualifications.
• Trial days before committing to a school.
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.

This is more than just a job—it's the opportunity to change lives while building a rewarding career in education.

All applicants must have a permanent residence and right to work in the UK.