SEND TA
SEND Teaching Assistant - Secondary School - Oldham
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £85 - £95 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term
Recruitment Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Are you an experienced education professional with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs? Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Oldham, who are seeking a committed and skilled SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2026.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a supportive environment and is dedicated to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning through tailored and compassionate support.
About the Role:
In this role, you will work closely with the SENCO and class teachers to support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 who have a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You will provide targeted 1:1 and small group support to ensure all pupils are able to access the curriculum and achieve their potential.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support students with SEND in lessons, offering guidance, encouragement and personalised strategies
- Deliver structured interventions under the direction of the SENCO
- Help to implement and monitor EHCPs and individual support plans
- Foster positive relationships with students, promoting confidence and independence
- Assist with classroom management and contribute to a calm, inclusive learning environment
- Communicate regularly with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals where appropriate
- Experience working in a UK school or educational setting is essential - applications from those without relevant school-based experience will not be considered
- A strong understanding of a variety of SEND and effective strategies for support
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with young people
- Resilience, patience, and a proactive approach to supporting individual needs
- An Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Availability to begin full-time from September 2026
- Highly experienced and supportive team of education consultants
- Access to regular CPD courses, including training in Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, and Behaviour Management
- Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly
- A commitment to finding the right role for every candidate
To apply, please send your CV to Eli Tolson at .
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