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Teaching Assistant

  • Primary
  • Oldham
  • Full-time
  • £90 - £115 per day, Benefits: PAYE, Pay dependant on Experience and Qualifications
  • 20 October 2026
  • J563237715

Job Description

  • Teaching Assistant
  • Oldham
  • November 17, 2026

Operam Education Group

The Education Specialists (TES) are recruiting on behalf of a Primary School in the Oldham area of OL2.
The school are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 pupil with additional needs. The successful Teaching Assistant would need to be available to commit to the role as soon as checks have been completed.
The role of a Teaching Assistant will include various tasks such as:

  • Supporting individuals to complete set tasks within the classroom.
  • Promoting independence within the school environment.
  • Supporting small groups under direction of the teacher.
  • Implementing behaviour strategies.
  • Working in partnership with teachers and other TA’s to provide a stable, positive environment for learning.
  • Supporting SEN pupils.
  • Supervising activities with the pupils.
  • The working hours are Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am – 3.30pm.

Who can apply?

  • People with a Teaching Assistant qualification
  • Individuals with significant experience working in schools
  • Individual who have worked in an environment supporting and managing young people such as youth groups, sports coaching and mentoring
  • Individuals with SEN experience
  • Other education professionals with these skills and experience

How can you be considered?

  • Email an up to date CV by clicking apply now. The CV needs to show all your experience working children and young people. We would also recommend a covering letter which highlights your experience and what you can bring to the role.
  • All individuals working on behalf of TES are required to hold an enhanced DBS or be willing to purchase one at a cost to the applicant approximately £53 and will be subject to safeguarding/vetting checks.

Why choose TES and what benefits can you gain?

  • Excellent rates of pay. The salary for this role is based on the local authority teaching assistant pay scale.
  • Ongoing support and guidance throughout your education career.
  • A flexible approach to work.
  • Permanent and temporary opportunities.
  • A trained team of education consultants.
  • The Education Specialists are proud holders of APSCO audited accreditation which means our recruitment practices are of the highest standard.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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The Cooperative Academy of Manchester I am an Exams Manger at a busy high school in Manchester. We employ additional invigilators at busy times to help with the larger groups and to cover absences. I have found the service over the last year from TES to be excellent. The staff provided are trained and professional and working with TES has removed a great deal of stress in finding the right people at the right time. Thoroughly recommend.

Angela, Exams Officer

Every time I phoned or e-mailed with a query they never failed to provide a very friendly and extremely efficient response.

University Technical College Media City We have used The Education Specialists for the last few seasons of Mock examinations and the GCSE/GCE Examinations last summer. Thanks to the TES team they have ran super smoothly right from start to finish. Every time I phoned or e-mailed with a query they never failed to provide a very friendly and extremely efficient response. The invigilators are professional and have great experience in the task at hand. With strong integrity and adherence to rules they definitely make my exam experience less stressful!

Janine, Exams Officer, Media City

Always go the extra mile to find our school the right candidate for the job.

The Bridge School, The Bridge is a Key Stage 3 and 4 Pupil Referral Unit – Halton We have used TES for several years and have always found them able to meet our staffing needs. TES have provided short and long term skilled staff from teachers, teaching assistants and admin. Barry and his team are friendly and professional, and always go the extra mile to find our school the right candidate for the job.

Louise, Deputy Head, The Bridge