Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant (Full-Time) Location: Oldham Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Salary: £90-£100 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a supportive and inclusive school in Oldham that is seeking a dedicated Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support four pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour, including two non-verbal students.

This is a full-time, long-term role, with the goal of gradually increasing pupils' engagement and helping transition them from part-time to full-time education.

About the Role

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with a range of additional needs

Assist in delivering tailored learning and behaviour support strategies

Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to implement personalised learning plans

Help maintain a structured, calm, and supportive classroom environment

Encourage pupils' social, emotional, and academic development

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience supporting children with special educational needs and/or challenging behaviour

Confidence working with non-verbal pupils and knowledge of alternative communication methods such as PECS or Makaton (desirable)

Strong behaviour management skills with ...