Teaching Assistant

Tessupply; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Specialists (TES) are recruiting on behalf of a Primary School in the Oldham area (OL9) for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in the SEND provision. The successful candidate will work alongside class teachers to help individuals and small groups achieve learning goals.

Responsibilities include implementing behaviour strategies, promoting independence, and collaborating with colleagues to create a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Assistant with SEND experience.
• Significant prior school experience preferred.
• DBS enhanced check required before placement.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to complete set tasks within the classroom.
• Promote independence within the school environment.
• Support small groups under direction of the teacher.
• Implement behaviour strategies.
• Work with teachers and other TAs to provide a stable, positive learning environment.
• Support SEN pupils.
• Supervise activities with pupils.

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience in schools

SEN experience

Youth mentoring / coaching

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

The Education Specialists (TES)are recruiting on behalf of a Primary School in the Oldham area of OL9.

The school are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistantto support in their Primary SEND Provision. The successful Teaching Assistant would need to be available to commit to the role as soon as checks have been completed.

The role of a Teaching Assistantwill include various tasks such as:

• Supporting individuals to complete set tasks within the classroom.
• Promoting independence within the school environment.
• Supporting small groups under direction of the teacher.
• Implementing behaviour strategies.
• Working in partnership with teachers and other TA’s to provide a stable, positive environment for learning.
• Supporting SEN pupils.
• Supervising activities with the pupils.
• The working hours are Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am – 3.30pm.

Who can apply?

• People with a Teaching Assistant qualification
• Individuals with significant experience working in schools
• Individual who have worked in an environment supporting and managing young people such as youth groups, sports coaching and mentoring
• Individuals with SEN experience
• Other education professionals with these skills and experience

Why choose TES and what benefits can you gain?

• Excellent rates of pay. The salary for this role is based on the local authority teaching assistant pay scale.
• Ongoing support and guidance throughout your education career.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Permanent and temporary opportunities.
• A trained team of education consultants.
• The Education Specialists are proud holders of APSCOaudited accreditation which means our recruitment practices are of the highest standard.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.