At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs and help them achieve their learning goals.
- Company: Specialist SEN school in Oldham with a focus on inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, and valuable hands-on experience.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in education and related fields.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Graduates passionate about education and supporting young people.
The predicted salary is between 22545 - 27555 £ per year.
Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School in Oldham | Specialist SEN School | September 2026 Start
Ready to make a real difference from day one? Teaching Personnel are looking for motivated graduates who are passionate about supporting young people and considering a future career in education, psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, counselling, or SEND provision. This exciting opportunity is based in a specialist secondary school in Oldham, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD), sensory processing needs, and social, emotional and behavioural challenges.
Whether you've recently graduated or have some experience working with young people, this role offers valuable hands-on experience within a highly supportive specialist setting.
Why This Role?
This isn't your typical classroom support role. You'll be helping young people overcome barriers to learning, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve meaningful progress both academically and personally. Every day brings new challenges, new successes, and the opportunity to positively impact a young person's future.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Helping pupils engage with learning and achieve individual EHCP targets
- Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and specialist support staff
- Using communication strategies such as visual supports, PECS and other assistive methods
- Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development
- Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
- Assisting with personal care and mobility support when required
- Celebrating pupil achievements and helping them build confidence and independence
Perfect For Graduates In:
- Psychology
- Education Studies
- Childhood Studies
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Health & Social Care
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Social Work
- Counselling
- Sports Coaching
- Special Educational Needs and Inclusion
Or any graduate passionate about supporting young people.
What We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from graduates who are:
- Enthusiastic and proactive
- Patient, resilient and adaptable
- Passionate about helping young people succeed
- Interested in SEND, mental health, education or therapeutic careers
- Comfortable building positive relationships with students who may require additional support
- Available full-time from September 2026
Previous experience working with children, young people, SEND provisions, youth groups, coaching, care settings, tutoring, or support work is highly desirable but not essential.
What You'll Gain
Valuable Experience For Careers In:
- Educational Psychology
- Teaching & PGCE Routes
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Work
- Youth Work
- SEND & Inclusion
Plus...
- Competitive weekly pay
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training
- Practical experience supporting complex needs
- Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Experience that genuinely strengthens postgraduate and teacher training applications
Apply Today
If you're a graduate looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Join a dedicated specialist school community in Oldham and begin building the skills, experience, and confidence to launch a meaningful career supporting young people with additional needs. Apply now with Teaching Personnel.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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