SEN Teaching Assistant - Level 2

inploi; Oldham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A special needs education institution in Oldham is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEN) to support visually impaired students. The role involves fostering independence and literacy skills while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. With a focus on inclusivity, this permanent position offers a salary of £21,881–£24,069 per annum pro rata, alongside a SEN allowance. Commencing January 2026, candidates are required to have experience with SEND and a passion for educational support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children to overcome barriers to personal and social development.
• Passion for supporting visually impaired young people.
• Ability to work in partnership with teachers to differentiate interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support a visually impaired student to access learning and social activities.
• Develop confidence and braille literacy in students.
• Participate in the professional development.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Supporting visually impaired young people

Emotional resilience

Building positive relationships

Effective collaboration with teachers

Job description

Ref: 001174

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Teaching Assistant Level 2 (SEN) at New Bridge Learning Centre, Fitton Hill, Oldham.

Salary: NJC scale points 5-11 (£25,583–£28,142 per annum) (full time equivalent). The actual salary range (pro rata) is £21,881–£24,069 per annum.

SEN allowance: £1,539 per annum. The position commences January 2026.

Part of the wider New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT), New Bridge School is a generic special needs school for pupils and students between the ages of 11 and 19 across two sites: an 11–16 campus at Roman Road in Hollinwood and a 16–19 site on St. Martin’s Road, Fitton Hill.

New Bridge caters for pupils with a wide range of SEND, from moderate learning difficulties to profound and multiple learning difficulties, including severe and complex learning difficulties. The school also caters for pupils with physical disabilities, multisensory impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, and specific conditions including autism spectrum condition. All pupils have an EHC plan.

New Bridge Learning Centre is one of our post-16 provisions, based in Fitton Hill, catering for students with a wide range of needs and abilities.

There is an exciting opportunity for anyone who would like to join our amazing Learning Centre team supporting some truly inspiring young people.

The Trustees are seeking to appoint an energetic and highly motivated Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team at New Bridge Learning Centre. The role specifically includes supporting a visually impaired student to access learning, social times, develop confidence and braille literacy, and develop independence skills.

We would be particularly interested in applicants with previous experience of supporting young people with a range of SEND, particularly providing VI support.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Experience of working with children and young people to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development.
• Experience of/ or a passion for, supporting visually impaired young people enabling them to fully access all aspects of school/ college life.
• The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a nurturing, empathetic non-judgemental approach.
• A genuine appreciation of the potential barriers to post-16 student’s learning, and sensitivity towards their circumstances and life experiences
• High expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential
• Experience of developing activities and alternatives that will support young people to engage in the learning process.
• Understanding of how to support young people with VI, ASD and/ or sensory needs.
• The ability to build positive relationships with students, ensuring consistency and continuity daily.
• The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
• A commitment to working effectively with all members of the Learning Centre team.
• Willingness to participate in own professional development

Although based initially at our Fitton Hill site, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

Pre-employment checks include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice can be viewed here.

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Salary: NJC scale points 5-11: £25,583–£28,142 per annum (full time equivalent)

Actual Salary Range pro rata: £21,881–£24,069 per annum

SEN allowance: £1,539 per annum

Contracted hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / term time only (195 days)

Commencing: January 2026

Status: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 5th December (9am)

Interviews: Wednesday 10th December 2025

Based: New Bridge Learning Centre, St Martins Road, Fitton Hill. Oldham OL8 2PZ

Further Information: Dawn Allison (Head of Site) [e-mail]

Completed application forms via email to: [e-mail]

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