Sen Teaching Assistant

Unqualified Teaching Assistant – SEN School

Location: Oldham
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary / Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are seeking caring, enthusiastic and motivated Unqualified Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school in Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start or develop a career in education, particularly those with experience supporting children, vulnerable adults or individuals with additional needs.

The school works with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), alongside a range of additional learning, communication and developmental needs. You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access education, build confidence and develop essential life skills.

Depending on the needs of the pupils, the role may involve providing classroom assistance, supporting small groups or delivering dedicated one-to-one support to help children engage with learning and achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to pupils with autism and additional learning needs throughout the school day.
• Assist with classroom activities, small group sessions and one-to-one learning.
• Encourage positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, structured and inclusive environment.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Help children develop independence, confidence and everyday life skills where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to meet pupils' individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging participation and engagement in learning.

About You

Previous experience in a school setting is beneficial but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills and experience in areas such as:

• SEN or Teaching Assistant Roles
• Support Work
• Care Work
• Youth Work and Mentoring
• Residential Care
• Sports Coaching
• Military or Armed Forces
• Police, Prison or Security Services
• Mental Health Support
• Social Care and Community Support

If you have experience supporting people with additional needs, strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help others, we would love to hear from you.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• A genuine interest in supporting children and young people with SEN.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm and adapt to different situations.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive social skills.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN school.
• A supportive team environment with guidance from experienced education professionals.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge of special educational needs.
• Full-time hours with an immediate start available.
• Temporary positions with the potential to become permanent.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

If you're looking to take the next step towards a career in education and have the patience, enthusiasm and commitment to support pupils with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you!