Peripatetic SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2 specialism in SEMH

Richmond Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6HY

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Pending completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 35 hours per week, Term Time Only (39.6 weeks per annum)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 3 (p.6 - p.11) £25,989 - £28,142 (pro rota to hours worked)
• Additional allowances:

  8% SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Whowe’relooking for:

We’reseekingan experienced and inspiringteaching assistantwho:

• Setshigh expectationsfor achievement and behaviour

• Is passionate about inclusion and SEND provision

• Understands the barriers to learning that children with special educational needs may face and be able to use effective strategies to support them  

• Is able torelate well to children withadditionalneeds, supportingthem to regulate their feelings and emotions

• Leads by example and motivateschildren and colleagues

• Is creative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement

• Is ready to take on a rewarding challenge with real impact

• Has anNVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience    

• HasLiteracy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework   

• CompletedDepartment for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (or to complete within first term)   

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A chance tosupportSEND strategy and influence inclusive practice across multiple academies

• A supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to professional growth

• Opportunities to collaborate across hubs

• A culture where learning matters – for pupils and staff alike

• Career development pathways within a thriving Trust

• Most importantly: the opportunity to transform lives 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Richmond Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richmond Academy website
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richmond-academy-oldham

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