SEN Teaching Assistant – Ideal for Career Changers & Parents Returning to Work

Location: Oldham

Thinking about a career change? Returning to work after raising a family? This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers a fulfilling, stable and meaningful opportunity to support children who need it most.

No previous school experience is required — just empathy, patience and a genuine desire to help children thrive.

About the Role

Support children with additional needs in a warm, nurturing SEN school.

Assist with communication, social skills, sensory activities and early learning.

Encourage independence and emotional development.

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and specialist staff.

Why It’s Great for Career Changers & Parents

Life experience, compassion and people skills are highly valued.

Full-time hours that fit within school-day schedules.

Full training and ongoing support provided.

A role where you see real progress and make a difference every day.

Requirements

Caring, patient and reliable nature.

Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Availability Monday–Friday.

Ready to start a rewarding new chapter? Apply today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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