Overview
The Trustees are recruiting for the positions of SEN Teaching Assistant Level 1, fixed and permanent, at New Bridge School, Roman Road Campus.
Location: New Bridge School, Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham.
Roles and Responsibilities
As a TA1 you will be assigned to a form group in either the main body or the Autism Base, supporting the class teacher and pupils throughout the school. Responsibilities include:
- Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and complex needs in a special needs setting.
- Assisting with teaching and learning, monitoring student progress, and recording progress.
- Providing interventions and modelling appropriate social behaviour.
- Working with classroom teachers to differentiate interventions in relation to the curriculum.
- Supporting multi-disciplinary teams and acting independently when necessary.
- Participating in professional development.
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience working with young people of primary/secondary age presenting with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably in education.
- Nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management.
- Physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with complex needs.
- Ability to record and report student progress.
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: NJC scale point 3 – £24,796 per annum (full time). Actual salary: £19,044 per annum pro rata. SEN allowance £1,539 per annum. Base Allowance (Autism Base only) £1,491 per annum.
Other benefits may include: training and professional development support, working within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Work Conditions
Contract type: Fixed term and permanent positions available. Hours: 32 hours per week / term time only (195 days). Location: Initially at Roman Road campus, with possibility to work at other sites within the New Bridge Group.
Closing date for applications: 9 am Friday 12 June 2026. Interviews: week commencing Monday 22 June 2026.
Equality, Diversity and Safeguarding
New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have a safeguarding commitment. This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. References will be sought prior to appointment.
Contact
Further information: Debbie Birch-Hall, Deputy Head of School dhall@newbridgegroup.org
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