SEND Teaching Assistants

Posting date:	20 January 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £100 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	19 February 2026
Location:	Oldham, North West, OL1 3BB
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP222625CT3103-A479099-20012026

Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant – Flexible daily and short-term roles available immediately We are currently recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to work across schools in Oldham and the surrounding areas. These flexible opportunities are ideal for support staff who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different school settings. You’ll be helping pupils with a range of special educational needs to access learning and thrive in inclusive environments.Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs in both classroom and one-to-one settings
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Help create a structured and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with the SENCO and other support staff to implement individual education plans
• Provide feedback on pupil progress and behaviour to teaching staff
• Support pupils during transitions and break times

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and inclusive practices
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and staff
• Resilient, patient and empathetic approach
• Relevant qualifications or training in education, psychology or youth work (desirable)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!