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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 06 January 2026
Salary: £95 to £110 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 February 2026
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 199016

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Oldham
KS1 & KS2
Temp & Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Pay: Experience Based

A nuturing and forward-thinking school in Oldham is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work across Key Stages 1 & 2. This role is ideal for someone confident supporting pupils with a wide range of special educational needs within a school environment.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing targeted support to pupils 1:1 and in small groups
- Using effective strategies to help learners with speech, language and communication needs, including pupils who are non-verbal
- Supporting children and young people with autism, sensory differences and social communication challenges
- Managing and responding to behaviour linked to SEMH needs, using a calm and consistent approach
- Working collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs to adapt tasks, remove barriers to learning and promote inclusion
- Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive engagement in the classroom

What We Need From You

The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience supporting SEN pupils in a school setting (essential)
- Understanding of autism, communication needs and behaviour support strategies
- Patience, empathy and the ability to build strong rapport with pupils
- A resilient, proactive approach and a genuine passion for helping children succeed
- Confidence supporting a range of ages from KS1 & KS2

What's on Offer
- Temp-to-perm pathways for the right person
- Flexible temporary assignments also available
- Supportive staff team and opportunities for ongoing professional development
- A rewarding chance to make a real difference across multiple key stages

If you're an experienced SEN TA ready to take on a new challenge in Oldham, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help support pupils who need you most.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Temp to perm

Pay: £90.00-£110.00 per day

Application question(s):
- Do you have a notice period to give?
- Do you have experience working with SEN/SEMH Students?

· Talent Education work across Greater Manchester, placing teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists, support staff, and leadership positions. Our goal is always to match the right person to the right role. We are rooted in the local community and specialise solely in education. Our personalised approach, long-term support, and commitment to both schools and candidates set us apart.

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