SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support a range of primary schools across Oldham. These roles are to begin immediately and will continue for the remainder of the academic year.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support, either on a one‑to‑one basis or within small groups. The role involves assisting with personalised learning activities, supporting behaviour and emotional regulation, and contributing to a positive, inclusive classroom environment. You will be working alongside teaching staff to help pupils access learning, develop confidence, and make progress both academically and socially.

A Level 3 qualification is desired for these positions but not essential. Experience working with children, particularly those with SEN, is highly valued. A patient, supportive and proactive attitude is essential, along with a DBS registered on the Update Service or the willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Teaching Personnel offer competitive weekly pay, access to ongoing training and CPD, and the support of a dedicated consultant throughout your placement. This is an excellent opportunity to further your experience in education while making a meaningful impact on pupils who need additional support.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today or contact Teaching Personnel’s Manchester Primary team for more information.

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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