SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Oldham Recruitment Agency: Teaching Personnel Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a dedicated, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist school in Oldham, supporting pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges.

This specialist provision supports young people aged 4–19 with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), offering a high-quality alternative to mainstream education. The school places strong emphasis on inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and preparing pupils for adulthood in a safe and nurturing environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with complex additional needs. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, support staff and families to deliver structured, personalised support that enables each pupil to progress academically, socially and emotionally at their own pace.

You will help create a positive and engaging learning environment where pupils feel safe, respected and encouraged to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities

Providing tailored support to pupils with SEN Delivering 1:1 and small group interventions, adapting learning to meet sensory, communication and cognitive needs Using specialist communication tools such as PECS, AAC systems, visual timetable...