Job Description

Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant - Primary School, Oldham
📅 Start: ASAP | 🕘 Full-Time

Tradewind Recruitment is excited to be working with a Primary School in Oldham seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to support students in their SEN unit.

If you are passionate about helping young children and skilled in positive behaviour management, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.


📚 About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support the social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs of students.

  • Manage challenging behaviour with patience, consistency, and empathy.

  • Assist learning across the class in 1:1, small group, and whole-class settings.

  • Monitor and support students with SEMH difficulties and other special educational needs.

  • Encourage positive behaviour and help pupils thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.


✅ What We Are Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant.

  • Belief in a holistic approach to children's learning and development.

  • Calm, empathetic, and able to set clear boundaries.

  • Trustworthy, reliable, and dedicated.

  • A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.


📩 Next Steps

The school is looking to secure the ideal candidate ASAP, so don't hesitate to apply!

Contact Chris at Tradewind Recruitment:
📧 chris.morgan@twrecruitment.com