Peri SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2

Peri SEN Teaching Assistant Level 2

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Location: Oldham, OL9 6AQ

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Not specified

Posting date: 28 Jul 2026

Closing date: 27 Aug 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 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 to relate well to children with additional needs, supporting them to regulate their feelings and emotions
• Leads by example and motivates children and colleagues
• Is creative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement
• Is ready to take on a rewarding challenge with real impact
• Has an NVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
• Has Literacy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework
• Completed Department for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (or to complete within first term)
• Has a full and relevant qualification accepted by the Department for Education (DfE) to work in an early years setting
• Has a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Statutory Framework.
• Displays good understanding of a child's development and learning.
• Has experience of developing learning resources that scaffold and support learning
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers

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
• Staff Wellbeing Programme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Free Annual Flu Vaccination
• Cycle to Work Scheme

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.

• 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, supporting them 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)
• Hasa full and relevant qualification accepted by the Department for Education (DfE) to work in anearly yearssetting
• Hasa secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Statutory Framework.
• Displaysgood understanding of a child's development and learning.
• Has experience of developing learning resources that scaffold and support learning
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, FreeAnnualFluVaccination
• Cycle to Work Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding