Teaching Assistant

Company: Blackbrook Primary School
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Location: Ashton under Lyne
Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our team!

Blackbrook Community Primary School, part of The Oak Partnership Trust, seeks to appoint a teaching assistant. We seek to employ a member of staff who is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the school and the pupils. We are looking for someone who is passionate, patient, empathetic and who has a passion working with children to help and nurture their educational journey.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working 1:1 with pupils with a range of specific SEND needs as required
  • Work to provide activities and learning such as reading, writing with small groups of pupils under the supervision of the class teacher
  • Implementing adaptations to learning identified by the class teacher and SENDCo
  • Work as part of the staff team to support teaching provision and pupil’s learning
  • Provide objective and accurate feedback to the pupil/s, helping them to extend their learning
  • Support and supervise pupils at break and lunchtimes

Experience Desirable:

  • Experience in education
  • Experience Supporting pupils with SEND needs
  • Excellent communication skills and working well as part of a team
  • Experience with medical support for children in school

Hours of work: Full time. Term time only. 30.42 hours a week.

Actual Salary: £17,009

Closing date: 6th September2026

Shortlisting Date:7th September 2026

Interview date: 11thSeptember 2026

Start Date: September start date – ASAP

Please note: All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance due to direct access to children.

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Posted: August 1st, 2026