Learning Support Assistant

Do you want to find a paid full-time SEND based apprenticeship programme based in one Oldham secondary school for the full academic year?

Engage Education are working with multiple secondary school SEN departments in the Oldham area who are eager to secure fantastic Apprentice Teaching Assistants to provide outstanding 1:1 & small group SEN support to children with complex learning difficulties. 

Find out more about this exciting Apprentice Teaching Assistant role in Oldham below!

Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Role Information:

• Conducting specifically tailored 1:1 & small group support for children with SEN
• Creating warm and inspiring atmosphere for children throughout school day
• Creating and sustaining meaningful rapport with students
• Communicating with colleagues and reporting to school SENCO
• Located in one Oldham secondary school for full academic year

Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Benefits:

• Paid £60 – £75 per day during term time
• Paid throughout the holiday periods
• Monday to Friday role from September 2026 to July 2027
• FREE online CPD courses across array of subjects
• Guaranteed TA qualification pending completion of 11 month course
• Option to join school permanently pending course completion 

Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Applicant Requirements:

• Experience supporting children in any capacity
• 2026 graduates desirable – Any subject
• Naturally outgoing and engaging individual with interest in teaching
• Enhanced DBS on update service desirable but NOT mandatory
• Open to full-time work beginning September 2026 

If you’re interested in this fantastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant role in Oldham, email Jack Shea at Engage Education or apply for this role!