SEND Teaching Assistant - Team Teach in Specialist School

Cover-People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support 11–19-year-olds with a range of additional needs in a specialist school setting in Oldham. The role requires Team Teach training and involves delivering tailored learning activities linked to EHCP targets while supporting communication and independence skills.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff, using strong behaviour management to create a safe, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Team Teach training is essential.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Knowledge of ASC/MLD/SLD or complex needs desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, small-group and 1:1 support for students with SEND.
• Use Team Teach strategies to support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Deliver tailored learning activities linked to EHCP targets.
• Support communication, social interaction and independence skills.
• Create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to support student progress.

Skills

Team Teach training

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Patience and resilience

Job description

Cover People are recruiting a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to support 11–19-year-olds with a range of additional needs in a specialist school setting in Oldham. The role requires Team Teach training and involves delivering tailored learning activities linked to EHCP targets while supporting communication and independence skills.

You will work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff, using strong behaviour management to create a safe, inclusive environment.