Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Full-Time)

📍 Location: Oldham
📄 Contract: Full-time | Long-term
💷 Salary: £90-£100 per day (depending on experience)
📅 Start Date: June 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them thrive in education?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a welcoming and inclusive school in Oldham that is looking to appoint a committed Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support four pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour, including two non-verbal students.

This rewarding full-time role offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping pupils successfully transition from part-time to full-time education within a supportive and structured environment.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with a range of additional needs
• Support the delivery of personalised learning and behaviour strategies
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to implement tailored support plans
• Help create a calm, safe, and engaging classroom environment
• Encourage pupils' social, emotional, and academic development
• Build positive relationships that promote confidence, independence, and participation in learning

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN and/or challenging behaviour
• Confidence working with non-verbal pupils
• Knowledge of communication methods such as PECS or Makaton (desirable)
• Strong behaviour management skills and a patient, consistent approach
• A compassionate, resilient, and adaptable attitude
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is dedicated to supporting vulnerable pupils and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.