Teaching Assistant

Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Primary School, Oldham (OL8)
Start Date: February 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary

Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and helping them reach their full potential? If so, Monarch Education want to hear from you today!

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Level 2 SEND Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and inclusive primary school in Oldham. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils who need additional support to thrive academically and socially.

About the Role

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support for pupils with a range of SEND needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and social/emotional challenges.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and adapt learning activities to meet pupils’ needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to boost confidence and progress.
• Support pupils with personal care and emotional regulation where required.
• Encourage independence and positive behaviour in line with school policies.

Requirements

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a primary school setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach to learning and behaviour management.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:

• Leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
• Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
• Free Safeguarding training
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
• Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets

If you’re passionate about helping children achieve their full potential and want to be part of a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration!

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.