Job description
We’reseekingan experienced and inspiringteaching assistantwho:
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
Benefits
8% SEN allowance
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Northmoor Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 365
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,731
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21:1
- Academy trust
- THE HARMONY TRUST LTD
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Oldham, Oldham, OL9 6AQ
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- Salary
- Grade 3 (SCP 6 - 11) £25,989 - £28,142
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 28 July 2026
- Closing date
- 25 September 2026
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