SEND Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Bare Trees Primary; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Bare Trees Primary School in Oldham is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs. This fixed-term post runs from immediate start to 31 August 2027, 14 hours per week (Thursdays and Fridays, 8:15am–3:45pm), term-time plus 5 days per year.

The successful candidate will have experience with autism, use communication strategies like Intensive Interaction and visual timetables, and demonstrate a commitment to removing barriers to learning while promoting

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils who have autism.
• Used communication strategies such as Intensive Interaction and visual timetables.
• Commitment to removing barriers to learning.
• Ability to inspire and develop learning.
• High expectations of pupils' achievement.
• Enthusiasm and excellent team values.
• Commitment to promoting the school ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with daily learning activities and classroom management.
• Support targeted SEND interventions and include pupils in learning tasks.
• Help maintain a calm, supportive learning environment and adapt activities as needed.

Skills

Autism experience

Communication strategies

Team player

Job description

Ref: 001424

Teaching Assistant - Level 2 (SEND Support)

Fixed Term - Immediate Start to 31st August 2027

Grade 3 pt 6-11

Thursday and Friday, 8.15am to 3.45am 14 hours per week

Term time only plus 5 days per year

Bare Trees Primary School

Holly Grove, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0DX

Telephone No: 0161 503 4260

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.baretreesprimary.com

Headteacher: Miss V. Oldham

The Governors of Bare Trees Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our successful school, supporting children with special educational needs.

Please note that this is a fixed term post to start as soon as possible, ending on 31 August 2027.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with pupils who have a diagnosis of Autism
• Used a range of communication strategies, e.g. Intensive Interaction, visual timetables
• A commitment to removing barriers to learning
• An ability to inspire and develop learning
• High expectations of pupils’ achievement
• Enthusiasm and excellent team values
• A commitment to promoting the school’s ethos and values

Closing Date: Friday 2 October at 4pm.

Interviews will be held week commencing 5 October 2026.

Bare Trees Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 .