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Peripatetic SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 specialism in SEMH

Job details
Posting date: 09 January 2026
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 February 2026
Location: Oldham, OL9 6HY
Company: inploi
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 75777283

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Summary

Peripatetic SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2specialism in SEMH

Trust Appointment (Northwest Hub)

35 hours per week, Term Time Only (39.6 weeks per annum)

Grade 3 (p.6 - p.11) £25,989 - £28,142 (pro rota to hours worked) plus 8% SEN allowance

Permanent Opportunity

Are you a passionate educator ready to make a real difference? The Harmony Trust is seeking a dynamic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant with a specialism in SEMH to join our growing Inclusion Team. This is a unique opportunity to support SEND provision and shape inclusive practice across our Northwest Hub initially based at our SEMH Centre of excellence at Richmond Academy, with further opportunities to work across Oldham, Rochdale, and Tameside.

Why join The Harmony Trust?

At The Harmony Trust, we believe every child deserves an excellent education especially those with Special Educational Needs. Our vision is simple: Believe. Achieve. Succeed. We’re proud to be a Multi Academy Trust united by a commitment to inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

What we offer:

  • A chance to support SEND strategy and influence inclusive practice across multiple academies

  • A supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to professional growth

  • Opportunities to collaborate across hubs

  • A culture where learning matters for pupils and staff alike

  • Career development pathways within a thriving Trust

  • Most importantly: the opportunity to transform lives

Who we’re looking for:

We’re seeking an experienced and inspiring teaching assistant who:

  • Sets high expectations for achievement and behaviour

  • Is passionate about inclusion and SEND provision

  • Understands the barriers to learning that children with special educational needs may face and be able to use effective strategies to support them

  • Is able to relate well to children with additional needs, supporting them to regulate their feelings and emotions

  • Leads by example and motivates children and colleagues

  • Is creative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement

  • Is ready to take on a rewarding challenge with real impact

  • Has an NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience

  • Has Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework

  • Completed Department for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (orto complete within first term)

Key Dates:

  • Closing Date: Friday 6th February 2026

How to apply:

We do not accept CV, to apply for this position, please copy the link below on a browser and follow to the company jobs page to apply:

https://ce0855li.webitrent.com/ce0855li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=1880192IPm

For more information, visit www.theharmonytrust.org or contact us at:
Northmoor Academy, Alderson St, Oldham, OL9 6AQ
0161 260 0482 | info@theharmonytrust.org

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

Full details of the Trust’s recruitment and selection processes can be found in our Safer Recruitment policy: Safer Recruitment Policy


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