Classroom Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist SEN and SEMH schools in Bolton and Wigan. These roles are full-time and offer excellent long-term opportunities, including temp-to-perm placements for the right candidates.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and who can bring patience, resilience, and a positive attitude into the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN and SEMH needs in both classroom and specialist settings
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils access learning
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored lessons and differentiated activities
• Support pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social development needs
• Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques where required
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement and wellbeing
• May include personal care duties depending on pupil needs and school requirements
• Support pupils with daily routines, transitions, and structured activities
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual learning plans
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment at all times

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN/SEMH preferred)
• Strong understanding of behaviour support and safeguarding practices
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with vulnerable learners
• Willingness to support personal care if required
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Full-time, consistent work across Bolton and Wigan
• Opportunities in both SEN and SEMH specialist schools
• Competitive daily rates via Teaching Personnel
• Temp-to-perm opportunities for the right candidates
• Ongoing support and training from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to develop a long-term career in SEN education

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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