SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

The Harmony Trust Ltd, Oldham, OL4 1RR

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Pending completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  3 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 April 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, 39.6 weeks per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 6 SCP 23-27 (£34,434 - £38,220 per annum, pro-rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience supporting children with complex SEND needs in an educational setting, as a Teaching Assistant or in an equivalent role.

• An NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or an equivalent qualification, in line with EYFS framework requirements)Check early years qualifications - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Specialist training and/or experience in a key area of SEND, such as: social, emotional and mental health; communication and interaction; cognition and learning; sensory and/or physical needs.

• Experience of working with primary-aged pupils.

• The ability to identify, implement and review appropriate interventions so pupils can meet their EHC plan outcomes and/or personal targets.

• Confidence in coaching, modelling practice and supporting the development of staff.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and a commitment to keeping children safe.

• A collaborative approach, working in partnership with teaching staff, other professionals, and external agencies/voluntary and service providers.

• The ability to lead a hub/room provision, working directly with a group of pupils with SEND, and to plan for and deliver/support a curriculum that meets a range of needs.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you: 

• the opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence

• friendly and supportive staff,parentsand trustees,

• a commitment to high quality professional development,

• opportunity for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools and most importantly

• the chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD SEND Specialist TA.docx - 1.03 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Harmony Trust Ltd

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Harmony Trust Ltd website
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-harmony-trust-ltd

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