SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2

Axcis Education Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with Special Educational Needs in Oldham. This role, commencing in January 2026, involves working closely with teachers and parents to aid pupil development. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting children. Experience in similar roles is preferred. Competitive pay based on experience is offered.

Benefits

Ongoing support and professional development

Competitive pay based on experience

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of barriers to learning faced by pupils with SEN.
• Experience working with or caring for children in a relevant age range.
• Willingness to complete the Department for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Help remove barriers to learning using tailored strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion within the classroom.

Skills

Passion for working with children with SEN

Understanding of barriers to learning

Experience developing learning resources

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent

Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Location: Oldham
Start Date: January 2026
Pay: £90.00 to £100.00 (PAYE, Experiance Dependant)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work in schools across Oldham, supporting children with Special Educational Needs from January 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development within a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Help remove barriers to learning using tailored strategies and interventions
• Assist with the development and delivery of scaffolded learning resources
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion within the classroom
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and carers to support pupil progress

Essential Requirements

• A passion and commitment to working with children with Special Educational Needs
• A strong understanding of barriers to learning faced by pupils with SEN and the ability to apply effective support strategies
• Experience developing learning resources that scaffold and support learning
• Awareness of child development and understanding of how children learn
• Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age range
• Excellent communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
• Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework
• Completion of the Department for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (or willingness to complete within the first term)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work in supportive schools across Oldham
• Make a meaningful impact on pupils with SEN
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Competitive pay based on experience

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If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Ben Smith on 0161 529 9200 | Ext:5003.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Ben Smith
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