SEND Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Oldham Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham Council seeks a dedicated Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time position at Higher Failsworth School starting September 2025. The role involves supporting children with special educational needs and requires NVQ Level 2 qualification. This vibrant school community focuses on high educational standards and holistic support for its diverse student body.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required.
• Experience working with children with SEN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND in either Key Stage 1 or 2.
• Attend INSET days including twilight sessions.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEND

Communication

Patience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification

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29.06.2025

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“Working together for an education for life”

Level 2 (Grade 3) SEND Teaching Assistant required for September 2025

Higher Failsworth is a larger than average school with approximately 440 children (with 14 currently on EHC plans) and 50+ staff. It is a large building with many original features (it is 108 years old) which has been adapted so that space is used creatively. Higher Failsworth is within the borough of Oldham but its location means it is ideally suited to candidates living in the Greater Manchester area, being very close to Manchester city centre, motorway networks (school is 5 minutes from M60), bus routes and a Metrolink station.

Our school serves a richly diverse community and we do our utmost to ensure that each child is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.

What’s special about HFPS?

We are a warm and welcoming school community.

We have amazing children from a range of backgrounds and cultures

We are committed to providing an education that aims for high standards but supports a child to be ready for life.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of the whole community and are supported by the service Place2Be.

We have a dedicated Safeguarding and Pastoral team to provide support for families around induction to school and familiarisation if new to the country, parenting as well as safeguarding and support for looked after children.

We have fabulous outdoor areas for outdoor learning including a wooded area with a firepit, a polytunnel and raised beds for growing flowers, fruit and vegetables and a large sports field.

We have a Sensory room and run a sensory club before school.

We have achieved the Sainsbury’s school games Platinum award we offer a wide range of sports and activities.

We have a cooking room.

We have a commitment to music & drama. All the children learn a musical instrument in KS2 and we have a whole school Choral speaking festival each year. We have a fixed stage with a sound and lighting system. Every year group performs a play / musical each year.

Whatever your interests are, you can use and develop them here.

The Governors are looking to recruit a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to work with children with SEND in either Key Stage 1 or 2 depending on skill set. The post is 32.5 hours per week and attendance at INSET days (including twilights) is a requirement. You will need to have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification or experience of working with children with SEN.

See job description and person specification for further information.

Applicants should demonstrate how they meet the criteria in the person specification and state their particular areas of interest and expertise in their supporting statement.

Only accurate and fully completed applications will be considered. This includes a full history with no gaps.

Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025 at midnight

Shortlisting: Monday 7th July 2025

Interview: Wednesday 9th July 2025

Start Date: 1st September 2025 or as soon as possible after that

Higher Failsworth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note an online search of candidates will be carried out prior to being invited to interview.