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TA1 at New Bridge Learning Centre

Overview

There is an exciting opportunity for anyone who would like to join our amazing Learning Centre team supporting some truly inspiring young people.

Due to the growth in numbers, we have several vacancies for Level 1 Teaching Assistants to support across all areas of New Bridge Learning Centre.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

  • Previous experience of working with children or young people who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an 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 a special needs setting to a dedicated group of students
  • The adaptability and resilience to work across all Pathways at the Learning Centre if required. 
  • 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

Although based initially at our Fitton Hill site, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group

Salary & Benefits

NJC scale point 3: £24,796 per annum (full time, full year salary)

Contracted Hours: 34 hours / Term Time plus 5 days (195 days)

Actual salary: £19,669 per annum pro rata

SEN Allowance: £1,539 per annum

Location

New Bridge Learning Centre
St Martin's Road
Fitton Hill
Oldham
OL8 2PZ

Supporting Documents

Job Advertisement

Job Description

Deadline and How to Apply

Closing Date: Monday 7th September 2026 (9 am) 

Contact: dallison@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org

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