SEMH Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Ref: 001624

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 with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
• The ability to support teaching and learning within an SEMH setting to a dedicated group of students
• The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning
• The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders
• The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students.
• The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
• Willingness to participate in own professional development

New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, and references will be sought prior to interview. For all shortlisted candidates, an online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Salary: NJC scale points 5 -11: £25,583 to 28,142 per annum (full time, full year salary)

Actual salary pro rata: £20,292 to £22,323 per annum

Allowance: SEN allowance £1,539 per annum

Hours of work: 34 per week / Term Time only + 5 days (195 days)

Status: Permanent

Location: Spring Brook Lower School, Heron Street, Oldham, OL8 4JD

Commencing: 1 September 2026

Closing Date: Monday 13 July 2026 @ 12pm

Interviews: TBC

Further Information: Toni Thomason, Head of Site tthomason@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms to recruitment@newbridgegroup.org