SEND Teaching Assistant

Company: Tradewind Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

SEND Teaching Assistant

Primary School – Oldham

Full‑time, long‑term position with potential for permanent role.

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide one‑to‑one and small group support for students
  • Support pupils with complex needs and physical disabilities
  • Work closely with teachers to help students access learning and achieve their potential
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, and staff
  • Promote student wellbeing and safeguarding at all times
  • Contribute to the wider school environment and support strategies

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Have experience as a Teaching Assistant, or within a care/support role
  • Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Be able to build strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues
  • Have a caring, patient, and nurturing approach
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Hold a valid child‑only DBS (or be willing to obtain one)

What’s on Offer

  • Term‑time only role, ideal for work‑life balance
  • Opportunity for the role to become permanent
  • A supportive school environment with strong leadership
  • Ongoing professional development through Tradewind, including CPD via The National College
  • A chance to work alongside experienced education professionals

Next Steps

This role is available for an immediate start and is expected to run until July 2026, so early applications are encouraged.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026