SEN Teaching Assistant

Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Bolton | Full-Time | Immediate Start
‍ Teaching Personnel Opportunity

Are you a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding full-time role? Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and want to make a real difference in a specialist education setting?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist school in Bolton, starting immediately.

About the School

This specialist provision supports children and young people aged 4–19 with a range of complex needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Associated communication and sensory needs
The school provides a nurturing, inclusive environment with a strong focus on individual learning plans, life skills development, and emotional wellbeing. With small class sizes and high staff ratios, pupils benefit from tailored support and structured routines to help them thrive.

✅ Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN
Assist with personalised learning activities and lesson delivery
Support pupils with communication, sensory, and behavioural needs
Use positive behaviour support strategies to encourage engagement
Assist with personal care where required
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment
Track and report on student progress and development

Requirements

Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in a similar role
Experience supporting ASC, PMLD, SLD, or complex needs (desirable)
A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Confident supporting pupils with additional needs and challenges
Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or Psychology (desirable)
A genuine passion for supporting children with SEN

What We Offer

Competitive pay rates paid weekly
Opportunity to gain experience in a specialist SEN school setting
Access to CPD training and career development
Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
Potential for long-term or permanent positions

Apply Today

If you are a committed SEN Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Bolton, apply now!

Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in a fulfilling SEN education role.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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