Sen Teaching Assistant

Description:

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Are you looking for a new rewarding opportunity to work alongside an outstanding support team at a Bury based secondary school?

Teaching Personnel are working alongside a large high school who are seeking an experienced SEN teaching assistant to work closely with students who require additional learning support.

September 2026 start.
£1860 - £2100 per month, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Paid weekly, every Friday via PAYE.
Role responsibilities:

Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO, you will follow the student’s EHCP to work towards positive learning outcomes and development.
Demonstrate good knowledge of SEN.
Assist students during school routines, including social situations and encourage integration into the school.
You will support students individual learning need.
Boost the child’s confidence in learning.
This high school is committed to providing excellent academic and personal opportunities to ensure that students achieve their full potential. This is reflected in the school’s achievement of the highest performing school in Bury for student progress.

Our client school is located in the centre of Bury and only short walk away from Bury Railway Station, making it easily accessible from surrounding areas such as Bolton, Rochdale and Manchester City Centre. On-site parking is also available.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your application or for further information, please contact the Manchester West Secondary Branch on (phone number removed).

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.

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