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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference to children’s lives?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a trainee Teaching Assistant to join our partner secondary schools in Oldham for the 2025/2026 Academic year. We are looking for a kind and patient individual who to join the school on a full-time basis, to help support students who require additional support within a mainstream setting, either due to learning difficulties or behavioural issues, to keep them focussed and on task.  

The ideal candidate

Previous experience working with children either in a professional or voluntary capacity.
Good behaviour management skills
Obtain an enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one
Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay 
Dedicated consultant to assist with all stages of the application process
13 weeks holiday per annum
Gain invaluable experience within schools
Full training provided
If you are interested in the role, please apply today with an up-to-date CV. All applicants will be contacted within 3 working days.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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