Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Oldham and Rochdale is recruiting Teaching Assistants to support both primary and secondary schools. Roles involve assisting with classroom learning, supporting students with SEND, and helping create an inclusive environment. We welcome candidates from education, youth work, care or SEN support backgrounds who are patient, reliable, and ready to travel to local schools. Immediate vacancies available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Experience in education, youth work, care, or SEN support is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work well in a school team.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to students who require additional assistance.
• Support pupils with SEND within the classroom.
• Help teachers create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage student confidence, independence and participation.
• Assist with behaviour management and promote positive classroom relationships.
• Monitor progress and communicate effectively with teaching staff.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Flexibility & reliability

Travel within Oldham/Rochdale area

Job description

Teaching Assistant Opportunities - Oldham & Rochdale

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in education? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across a range of primary and secondary schools in Oldham and Rochdale, with immediate and upcoming vacancies available.

This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and personally. Whether you have previous experience in education, youth work, care, or SEN support, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting classroom learning and student development by:

• Providing individual and small-group support to students who require additional assistance.


• Supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the classroom.


• Helping teachers create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.


• Encouraging student confidence, independence, and participation.


• Assisting with behaviour management and promoting positive classroom relationships.


• Monitoring progress and communicating effectively with teaching staff.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who:

• Have a genuine passion for working with children and young people.


• Are patient, supportive, and able to build positive relationships with students.


• Can work effectively as part of a wider school team.


• Have strong communication and organisational skills.


• Are flexible, reliable, and committed to helping students achieve their goals.


• Can travel to schools across Oldham, Rochdale, and surrounding areas.

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Learning Mentor, Youth Worker, or in a similar role is advantageous but not essen