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SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2

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Education

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Job Type

Temporary

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Salary Range

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Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Location: Oldham
Start Date: January 2026
Pay: £90.00 to £100.00 (PAYE, Experiance Dependant)

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to work in schools across Oldham, supporting children with Special Educational Needs from January 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in children’s lives and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development within a school setting.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, both 1:1 and in small groups
• Help remove barriers to learning using tailored strategies and interventions
• Assist with the development and delivery of scaffolded learning resources
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusion within the classroom
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and carers to support pupil progress

Essential Requirements
• A passion and commitment to working with children with Special Educational Needs
• A strong understanding of barriers to learning faced by pupils with SEN and the ability to apply effective support strategies
• Experience developing learning resources that scaffold and support learning
• Awareness of child development and understanding of how children learn
• Experience working with or caring for children of a relevant age range
• Excellent communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
• Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework
• Completion of the Department for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (or willingness to complete within the first term)

Why Apply?
• Opportunity to work in supportive schools across Oldham
• Make a meaningful impact on pupils with SEN
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Competitive pay based on experience

Apply now, and get registered with Axcis over the Christmas Break!!