Specialist Support Staff (TAs, LMs, BSMs) - Oldham

Posting date:	09 December 2025
Salary:	£95 to £120 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	16 December 2025
Location:	Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL11 1AD
Company:	Randstad Education
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	PR-14588361_1765311452

Summary

Are you ready to truly lead from the front with behaviour management in Oldham?

Do you have the essential experience needed to support complex behaviour needs?

Are you available 5 days a week and committed to your professional development?

Seeking Resilient and Experienced Support Staff for Specialist Settings in Oldham

We are recruiting high-calibre Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Mentors, and Behaviour Support Mentors to make a significant impact on students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across the Oldham area. This full-time, 5-day-a-week commitment requires experienced, dedicated professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted support to students, focusing on emotional regulation and engagement in learning.
• Implement individual behaviour plans and safety protocols effectively and consistently.
• Work alongside teaching staff to adapt activities and resources to meet diverse learning needs.
• Monitor student attendance, well-being, and progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Help maintain a calm, orderly, and supportive learning environment in the setting.
• Show commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate Must:

• Possess crucial, proven expertise in behaviour management and the ability to confidently cope with complex behaviour needs.
• Have a minimum of 6 months of UK experience.
• Demonstrate previous experience in either:

• 2 or more SEMH, PRU, or Alternative Provision settings.
• Or, more than 2 years of continuous experience working in a PRU/SEMH setting.

Be reliable, highly committed to career development, and genuinely attentive and engaged with both students and staff. Be available to work 5 days a week. Ideally hold a Level 2+ UK Teaching Assistant qualification.

Essential Requirements:

• A full UK Driving Licence and access to a car (essential for accessing local settings).
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Working for Randstad entitles you to the following benefits:

• Continuous career development opportunities
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
• Free accredited training online
• Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions

Sounds like you? Go ahead and contact us at 0161 200 1906 or send your CV to bhavana.sree@randstad.co.uk.

At Randstad Education, our endeavour is to match our top candidates with the most fitting positions, ensuring that your chosen trajectory aligns perfectly.