SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Supportive Classroom

New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Oldham; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trustees of Samuel Laycock School, part of New Bridge MAT, invite applications for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave at Samuel Laycock School, Ashton Under Lyne. Salary is NJC scale points 5-11 (£25,583-£28,142) full-time, pro rata £20,293-£22,323, with SEN allowance £1,590 and 34 hours per week across 195 days.

Post is based at Samuel Laycock School but staff may work across New Bridge Group sites. Commencing Sept 2026; closing date Mon 5 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with young people of school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs.
• Experience of supporting teaching and learning within a special needs setting to a dedicated group of students.
• Experience of supporting the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning.
• Experience of recording student progress and providing regular feedback to stakeholders.
• Experience of working in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum.
• The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students.
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management.
• The physical and emotional resilience to support students with Special Educational and sometimes complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach.
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed.
• Willingness to participate in own professional development.

Skills

Challenging behaviour

Complex needs

Special needs setting

Differentiation

Teamwork

Professional development

Job description

The Trustees of Samuel Laycock School, part of New Bridge MAT, invite applications for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave at Samuel Laycock School, Ashton Under Lyne. Salary is NJC scale points 5-11 (£25,583-£28,142) full-time, pro rata £20,293-£22,323, with SEN allowance £1,590 and 34 hours per week across 195 days.

Post is based at Samuel Laycock School but staff may work across New Bridge Group sites. Commencing Sept 2026; closing date Mon 5 Oct 2026.