Teaching Assistant

Blackbrook Primary School; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 15,308 - 18,709; Full time

Job summary

Blackbrook Community Primary School seeks a Teaching Assistant to join our team. We are looking for a flexible, empathetic individual who is passionate about helping children’s educational journeys. The role involves working with pupils with SEND needs and supporting learning under the guidance of teaching staff.

Hours are full time, term-time only (30.42 hours/week). Closing date is 6 September 2026 with interviews on 11 September 2026 and a September start date.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND needs is desired.
• Experience in education is desirable.
• Ability to provide 1:1 support and small-group activities as directed by teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with pupils with SEND needs.
• Provide activities and learning support such as reading and writing with small groups under the supervision of the class teacher.
• Implement adaptations to learning as identified by the class teacher and SENDCo.
• Support teaching provision and pupil learning as part of the staff team.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback to pupils to extend learning.
• Supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Job description

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our team!

Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, seeks to appoint a teaching assistant. We seek to employ a member of staff who is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and the pupils. We are looking for someone who is passionate, patient, empathetic and who has a passion working with children to help and nurture their educational journey.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working 1:1 with pupils with a range of specific SEND needs as required
• Work to provide activities and learning such as reading, writing with small groups of pupils under the supervision of the class teacher
• Implementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCo
• Work as part of the staff team to support teaching provision and pupil's learning
• Provide objective and accurate feedback to the pupil/s, helping them to extend their learning
• Support and supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes

Experience Desirable:

• Experience in education
• Experience Supporting pupils with SEND needs
• Excellent communication skills and working well as part of a team
• Experience with medical support for children in school

Hours of work: Full time. Term time only. 30.42 hours a week.

Actual Salary: £17,009

Closing date: 6th September2026

Shortlisting Date:7th September 2026

Interview date: 11thSeptember 2026

Start Date: September start date - ASAP

Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.