SEND Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking SEND Support Assistants to help make education accessible for all students in Oldham. This rewarding role involves working with pupils who have special educational needs, providing both individual and group support. You will play a crucial part in fostering an inclusive learning environment, helping students overcome barriers to their education. With training available, this temporary position offers a chance to make a positive impact on students' lives, and there may be opportunities for permanent roles in the future. Join a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience with special educational needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist with differentiated learning and liaise with SENCOs.

Skills

Experience with SEND (ASD, ADHD, SEMH)

Interpersonal skills

Nurturing approach

Education

Relevant qualifications and training

Job description

Do you want to make education accessible for all students? Secondary schools across Oldham are looking for SEND Support Assistants to work with pupils with special educational needs from September 2025, with flexibility for earlier starts.

You will support pupils both in mainstream classrooms and in smaller settings, helping them navigate barriers to learning and thrive socially and academically.

Duties include:

1. Providing one-to-one and group support
2. Assisting with differentiated learning
3. Liaising with SENCOs and specialist teams
4. Contributing to EHCP reviews and reports

What we’re looking for:

1. Experience with SEND (ASD, ADHD, SEMH, etc.)
2. A nurturing and proactive approach
3. Strong interpersonal skills

Training is available, and we welcome applications from candidates with personal experience or a keen interest in special education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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