Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Primary School (Oldham)
📍 Location: Oldham
📅 Start: ASAP - July 2026 (with potential to go permanent)
⏰ Full-time, Term-time only

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with SEND experience or someone from a care/support background looking to make a real difference?

Tradewind Recruitment are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Primary School in Oldham. This is a long-term role with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

In this role, you will support students with complex needs, physical disabilities, and other additional needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally. You'll work closely with teachers and staff to ensure students receive the care, guidance, and encouragement they need.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEND

  • Support students with complex needs and physical disabilities

  • Build strong, positive relationships with students, parents, and staff

  • Ensure student welfare and safeguarding are prioritised

  • Contribute to school policies and strategies to support SEND provision

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or within care/support roles

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • A caring, nurturing approach with patience and resilience

  • Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures

  • A valid Child-Only DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why this role?

  • Term-time only - ideal for work/life balance

  • Supportive school with strong leadership and a welcoming ethos

  • Opportunity to gain permanent employment for the right candidate

  • Ongoing professional development through Tradewind's CPD and The National College

The Benefits of Joining Tradewind Recruitment:

  • 💷 Competitive pay - we'll always aim to secure you the best rates

  • 🎓 Access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources

  • 🗓 Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle

  • 💙 Wellbeing focus - Sunday Times Top 100 Employer for 4 years running

  • 🌍 Equal Opportunities Employer

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or have a care/counselling background with a passion for helping children reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Apply today or contact Chris Morgan at:
📩 chris.morgan@twrecruitment.com
📞 0161 674 0138