SEND Primary Teaching Assistant – Flexible, Supportive Role

Tessupply; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialists (TES) are recruiting on behalf of a Primary School in the Oldham area (OL9) for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the SEND provision. The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers to help individuals and small groups achieve learning goals.

Responsibilities include implementing behaviour strategies, promoting independence, and collaborating with colleagues to create a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Assistant with SEND experience.
• Significant prior school experience preferred.
• DBS enhanced check required before placement.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to complete set tasks within the classroom.
• Promote independence within the school environment.
• Support small groups under direction of the teacher.
• Implement behaviour strategies.
• Work with teachers and other TAs to provide a stable, positive learning environment.
• Support SEN pupils.
• Supervise activities with pupils.

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience in schools

SEN experience

Youth mentoring / coaching

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

The Education Specialists (TES) are recruiting on behalf of a Primary School in the Oldham area (OL9) for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the SEND provision. The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers to help individuals and small groups achieve learning goals.

Responsibilities include implementing behaviour strategies, promoting independence, and collaborating with colleagues to create a positive, inclusive environment.