SEND Teaching Assistant & Classroom Support

Teaching Personnel; Oldham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking an experienced and dedicated Support Worker (Teaching Assistant / Classroom Support) to join a specialist secondary school in Oldham from September 2026. This full-time, long-term role focuses on assisting pupils with SEND to access education and reach EHCP outcomes.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists, delivering accessible lessons, supporting individual and small-group learning, and helping pupils develop essential life skills in a structured,

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND.
• Experience with ASC, PMLD, CLDD, sensory or communication needs.
• Experience in school or similar support-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Teaching Assistant and classroom-based support for pupils with a range of complex SEND needs.
• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small-group learning activities throughout the school day.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Adapt classroom activities and resources to meet individual learning needs and EHCP targets.
• Support pupils with Autism, PMLD, CLDD, sensory processing needs, and associated behavioural challenges.
• Encourage participation, engagement, and independence within classroom activities.
• Use visual timetables, PECS, communication aids, and other strategies to promote effective communication.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies and respond appropriately to dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• Build trusting and positive relationships that support emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Promote social interaction, confidence, and independence both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Assist with personal care, feeding, toileting, and mobility support where required.
• Support pupils during transitions, break times, enrichment activities, and educational visits.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Monitor and record pupil engagement, behaviour, and achievements as required.
• Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
• Prepare and organise learning materials to ensure lessons are accessible and engaging.

Skills

SEND experience

ASC/PMLD experience

Classroom support

Behaviour support

Behavioural needs awareness

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking an experienced and dedicated Support Worker (Teaching Assistant / Classroom Support) to join a specialist secondary school in Oldham from September 2026. This full-time, long-term role focuses on assisting pupils with SEND to access education and reach EHCP outcomes.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists, delivering accessible lessons, supporting individual and small-group learning, and helping pupils develop essential life skills in a structured,