Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant – Oldham

Location: Oldham
Salary: £95–£115 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

Engage Education are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist SEN school in Oldham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is caring, patient and passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to provide personalised support to pupils with a range of additional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with SEN and additional learning needs
• Helping pupils access the curriculum through differentiated activities
• Supporting students with autism, ADHD, SEMH and complex needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting communication, confidence and independence
• Working alongside teachers and SENCOs to meet individual needs
• Supporting EHCP outcomes and individual learning plans
• Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and academic skills

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and resilient
• Calm and confident when supporting challenging behaviour
• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Able to build strong and positive relationships
• A good communicator and team player
• Adaptable and willing to learn

Previous experience in SEN, schools, care, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching or support work would be highly desirable.

Teaching qualifications are not essential — we are interested in candidates with the right attitude, experience and passion for supporting young people.

Why Work With Engage Education?

• £105–£115 per day, depending on experience
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Specialist SEN school environment
• Dedicated Manchester-based consultant
• Free CPD and SEND training
• PAYE employment
• Ongoing career support
• Opportunities for permanent positions
• Access to a wide range of SEN opportunities across Greater Manchester

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker or Sports Coach looking for your next opportunity in Oldham, apply today!

Engage Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check where required.