SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant

Northmoor Academy, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL9 6AQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Pending completion of pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 June 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 (This is the full-time salary. The actual salary will be paid pro rata to hours worked)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who candemonstrate:

• 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:Communication and interaction; cognition and learning;SEMH;sensory and/or physical needs.

• Experience of working with primary-aged pupils.

• The ability toidentify, implement and reviewappropriateinterventionsso 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

What we offer:

• Professional development opportunities

• National terms and Conditions

• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration

• Flexible PPA time for Teachers

• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)

• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• StaffWellbeingProgramme

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• Flexible working

• FreeEyeCareVouchers

• FreeAnnualFluVaccination

• Cycle to Work Scheme

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

The Harmony Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

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 Northmoor Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: htrecruitment@theharmonytrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northmoor-academy

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