SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Oldham Agency: Teaching Personnel Start Date: ASAP

Teaching Personnel are seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Oldham. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

About the School

The school provides specialist support for children and young people aged 4–19 with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). It offers a bespoke alternative to mainstream education, placing strong focus on emotional wellbeing, inclusion and preparing pupils for independence and adulthood.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of complex needs, helping them access learning in a way that suits their individual strengths. Working closely with teaching staff, therapists and families, you will contribute to personalised support plans that promote both academic progress and personal development.

You will help foster a calm, structured and engaging learning environment where pupils feel supported to build confidence, social skills and independence.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 basis and within small groups Adapting learning activities to suit sensory, communication and developmental needs Using specialist tools such as P...