SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Role: Primary School | Bolton
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Contract: Full time
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a friendly and inclusive primary school in the Bolton area to recruit a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, empathetic and proactive, and passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs. You will be supporting children with Special Educational Needs such as Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Sensory Processing Difficulties and Moderate Learning Disabilities (MLD)

You will play a vital role in helping pupils feel safe, supported and confident in their learning environment.

✅ Key Responsibilities

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored, SEN-specific support to pupils
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Assist the class teacher and SENCO in implementing support plans
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement in learning
• Support with personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect
• Record observations and feedback on pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN (ASC, sensory needs, MLD)
• Experience within a school or educational setting
• A calm, patient and empathetic approach
• A proactive attitude and flexibility to meet pupils’ needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• A full-time, long-term opportunity in a supportive school
• Ongoing guidance from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Access to continued professional development and training
• The chance to make a genuine difference in children’s lives

If you’re passionate about supporting children with SEN and are looking for a full-time role in a primary school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel by sending in your CV and take the next step in your education career.

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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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