SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Full-time term-time role

Job summary

A specialist SEN secondary school in Oldham is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant on a full-time basis. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs, following behaviour plans and contributing to a calm learning environment across the school day.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, working closely with teaching and pastoral staff to help pupils engage, regulate emotions and participate in learning activities. Team Teach training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional needs.
• Ability to follow behaviour support frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a wide range of SEN within a secondary setting.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support as directed by teaching staff.
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with Team Teach principles.
• Support pupils with engagement, focus and emotional regulation.
• Assist with transitions between lessons and activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, structure and routine.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professionalism.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour support

Team Teach (desirable)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Oldham

A specialist SEN secondary school in Oldham is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs and provides a structured, supportive environment where consistency, teamwork and positive relationships are central to daily practice. This role would suit a Teaching Assistant with proven SEN experience who is confident supporting pupils with complex needs across the secondary age range. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils throughout the school day. Pupils present with a variety of needs, and support may include behaviour management, emotional regulation, communication support and assistance with learning activities. You will be expected to follow behaviour support plans, contribute to a calm learning environment and adapt your approach to meet individual pupil needs. Working across classes and year groups may be required.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a wide range of SEN within a secondary setting
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support as directed by teaching staff
• Implement behaviour support strategies in line with Team Teach principles
• Support pupils with engagement, focus and emotional regulation
• Assist with transitions between lessons and activities
• Promote positive behaviour, structure and routine
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professionalism

Essential and Desirable Experience

• Essential:
  • Previous experience working with pupils with SEND
  • Confidence supporting behaviour and emotional needs
  • Ability to work consistently within behaviour support frameworks
• Desirable:
  • Team Teach training
  • MIDAS training
  • Experience within SEN secondary schools, PRUs or alternative provisions

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Calm, resilient and adaptable
• Confident supporting pupils with varied and complex needs
• Able to follow behaviour plans and guidance consistently
• A reliable team member with strong communication skills
• Committed to supporting pupils in a specialist environment

What the School Offers

• A supportive SEN secondary setting in Oldham
• Clear structures and expectations
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A full-time, term-time role with consistency and stability

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with Team Teach training and are looking for a full-time role in Oldham, we would welcome your application. Apply today and a consultant will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.