Teaching Personnel
£93 - 103 per day
Oldham
Permanent | Full Time
20/10/2026
No
Oldham | Teaching Personnel
Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Could you be the person who helps make that happen?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Oldham. This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to support children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) as they develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
If you're patient, resilient, and passionate about helping young people reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
For many pupils in specialist education, success can look different every day.
It might be communicating a thought for the first time, building positive relationships, regulating emotions, or achieving a goal they once found challenging.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be there to support those moments, providing encouragement, consistency, and understanding that helps pupils grow in confidence and celebrate every achievement.
This welcoming specialist school supports pupils aged 4-19 years within a nurturing and inclusive environment designed to meet a variety of communication, sensory, and learning needs.
The school is committed to:
✨ Helping every pupil achieve their personal best
✨ Encouraging confidence and independence
✨ Providing a safe, supportive learning environment
✨ Preparing young people for future success
You'll become part of a collaborative team of teachers, therapists, and support staff who are dedicated to making a positive difference every day.
Working closely with teaching staff and other professionals, you'll support pupils both in and out of the classroom to help them access learning and develop essential life skills.
✅ Provide one-to-one and small-group support
✅ Support pupils to engage with learning activities
✅ Encourage communication and social interaction
✅ Promote positive behaviour through consistency and understanding
✅ Support emotional wellbeing and confidence building
✅ Assist with sensory and learning needs throughout the day
✅ Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
✅ Encourage independence and personal development
✅ Assist with personal care where required
✅ Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
We're looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.
You'll be:
Compassionate and patient
Calm and resilient
Positive and adaptable
A confident communicator
Passionate about supporting young people
Committed to helping pupils succeed
Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in:
Transferable skills and a positive attitude are just as important as direct school-based experience.
Earn while gaining valuable experience in specialist education.
Access high-quality professional development opportunities.
Receive guidance and support throughout your placement.
Build your experience and progress within education.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people every day.
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can support children, build confidence, and help young people overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a school where every achievement matters, every
