Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK education agency is looking for experienced teaching assistants to support students in secondary schools across Oldham. The role focuses on working with students who have additional needs, ensuring they achieve their full potential. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in secondary settings and possess a nurturing personality. The position offers competitive pay, a dedicated team for onboarding, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Recruitment referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with children diagnosed with Autism, ASD, SEMH, EBD, or ADD is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of students and provide support.

Responsibilities

• Support students in achieving their full potential.
• Work closely with students either individually or in groups.

Skills

Experience working within secondary settings

Experience supporting children in groups or 1:1

Caring and nurturing personality

Job description

North West/ temporary / £90 - 120 per day

Are you adaptable and flexible to the needs of others? Are you passionate about supporting students to achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with several outstanding secondary schools across Oldham, and to continue this, we are looking for experienced teaching assistants / learning support assistants to join us. As one of the UK’s largest education agencies, we also offer in‑house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff.

We are available 24/7 and have built strong relationships with a multitude of mainstream secondary schools. If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism, ASD, SEMH, Social Emotional Mental Health, EBD / Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, or ADD / Attention Deficit Disorder then it’s highly likely we will be able to find a rewarding role for you.

Key Requirements

• Experience working within secondary settings.
• Experience supporting children in groups or 1:1.
• A caring and nurturing personality.

What We Offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme – Terms and Conditions apply.
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel.
• Market leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend – Terms and Conditions apply.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If this position interests you, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Contact

CONTACT NUMBER: 0161 870 3623

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

Learn More

Register with TeacherActive or learn more about our services.