Level 2 Teaching Assistant based at Spring Brook Lower School

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEMH) Spring Brook Lower School, Oldham NJC scale 5 points 5 -11: £25,583 - £28,142 per annum (full time, full year salary) Actual salary range pro rata: £20,292 to 22,323 per annum Hours: 34 hours per week/ Term Time plus 5 days (195 days) SEN allowance: £1,539 per annum Commencing September 2026 Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Spring Brook School caters for pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. The school operates on a split site basis with the primary provision based in Hollins and the KS3 provision based in Failsworth. Spring Brook Lower School is a unique place where pupils aged 5-11 are nurtured and developed to encourage independence and skills for life. Their social, emotional and mental health needs are at the forefront of our work. We offer a joined up, topic-based curriculum which suits our learners’ needs. The school also operates specialised intervention groups where pupils can focus on the development of a range of skills from social, emotional and mental health to a range of academic subjects. Due to the complex needs of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in dealing with challenging behaviour. However, the knowledge that our work is making a positive impact in helping the young people to grow and work towards independence brings great reward. We currently have a vacancy for an experienced, resilient and highly committed Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join the fantastic team at our primary provision based in Oldham. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria: Previous experience of working with young people who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within a primary educational setting A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management The physical and emotional resilience to support students wit