SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Oldham – Step Teachers
Start: ASAP (September 2025) Pay: £95/day (PAYE)
Hours: Full-Time Mon–Fri 8:30am–3:30pm

Join a top-rated specialist school in Oldham supporting students with Autism, learning difficulties, and SEMH needs. Ideal for Psychology grads with 3 months’ experience working with children or teens.

As SEN Teaching Assistant you’ll support students 1:1 and in small groups, helping with both learning and emotional development. Use positive behaviour strategies and work closely with teachers, families, and professionals like psychologists and social workers.

Perfect if you’re aiming for careers in education, mental health, or youth work. You’re empathetic, resilient, and confident around young people.

Experience from volunteering, placements, or paid roles all counts.

What you get:

• £95/day PAYE (no umbrella fees)
• Equal pay after 13 weeks
• DBS refund after 20 days
• Free CPD training via National College & Creative Education platforms
• Step Perks: 24/7 GP, retail discounts & more
• Refer-a-Friend bonus (£100)
• Support from a dedicated consultant with over a decade of local experience.

The school:
Rated Outstanding, with small classes (max 10), 4 staff per room, and a strong focus on emotional regulation and trauma-informed practice. Highly experienced, supportive & long-standing team with work-family feel. Free parking and easy access by public transport.

To apply, you’ll need:

• CV with 10-year work history
• 3 months’ child/young person experience
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to get one)
• 2 professional references
• A reliable, proactive, and caring nature
• Overseas Police Check (if applicable)

Ready to make a difference?
This is your chance to gain real-world experience in a supportive SEN setting.

Contact Graham Warner at Step Teachers (Manchester)
Hit APPLY to get started!

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000  – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!