Job Description
Supply Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools (SEND)
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Pay: £95-£115 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Tradewind Recruitment
Experienced Secondary School Teaching Assistants Required - Flexible Supply Opportunities in Oldham
Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Supply Teaching Assistants to support a number of secondary schools across Oldham.
We are looking for reliable and adaptable Teaching Assistants who can provide short-term, ad-hoc cover when members of a school's existing SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) team are absent, whether due to sickness, annual leave or other unforeseen circumstances.
These positions are ideal for experienced Secondary Teaching Assistants who enjoy working in different school environments and are looking for flexible supply opportunities, whilst continuing to make a positive difference to the lives of young people.
You will be expected to step into an established school support team, providing continuity for pupils who require additional educational, behavioural and pastoral support. The ability to build positive relationships quickly, adapt to different classroom settings and understand the individual needs of pupils is essential.
IMPORTANT: We will ONLY consider applicants who have previous, demonstrable experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school or secondary education setting. Applicants whose experience is limited to primary schools, nurseries or other childcare environments will not be considered.
The Role - Key Responsibilities
Depending on the school's requirements and the needs of individual pupils, your responsibilities may include:
Providing classroom support to pupils with SEND, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their learning objectives.
Delivering 1:1 support and working with small groups of pupils where required.
Supporting teaching staff and the wider SEND department to ensure pupils receive consistent, effective support.
Assisting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, social, emotional and mental health needs, and learning difficulties.
Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour management and developing positive learning behaviours.
Encouraging pupil engagement, independence, confidence and participation in lessons.
Adapting learning activities and providing additional explanations to support individual learning requirements.
Supporting pupils' social, emotional and personal development.
Maintaining a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment.
Following individual education plans, behaviour support strategies and safeguarding procedures.
Providing consistent support when permanent members of the school's SEND team are absent.
The Ideal Candidate
To be successful in this role, you must:
Have previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a secondary school setting.
Have experience supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
Be confident working with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.
Have a patient, empathetic and approachable manner.
Be confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
Understand the importance of emotional regulation and positive behaviour management.
Be adaptable and able to settle quickly into different school environments.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be reliable, punctual and available to accept short-notice supply bookings.
Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection within an educational setting.
What's on Offer?
Competitive daily pay of £95-£115, depending on previous experience.
Immediate starts available.
Flexible, ad-hoc supply opportunities across secondary schools in Oldham.
Opportunities to work within different SEND departments and school environments.
The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils who require additional support.
Ongoing support from the dedicated education recruitment team at Tradewind Recruitment.
Apply Today - Immediate Opportunities Available!
If you are an experienced Secondary School Teaching Assistant with SEND experience and are looking for flexible supply work in Oldham, we would love to hear from you.
Whether you are looking for occasional days, regular supply work or additional flexibility alongside your existing commitments, these opportunities could be ideal.
To apply, please send your up-to-date CV directly to:
Please note: Due to the specific requirements of these positions, only applicants with previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a secondary school or secondary education setting will be considered.
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