SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Contract: Full-time
️Start Date: Immediate and January 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a primary school setting? Do you have the patience, creativity, and commitment to help pupils thrive both academically and socially? If so, this is the opportunity for you. You will be supporting children who have additional need such as Autism, ADHD, Speech and Language needs and moderate learning difficulties.

The Role

You will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN (including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and moderate learning difficulties).
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities.
• Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Support pupils’ emotional well-being and social development.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to different learning needs and maintain a positive approach.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates.
• Access to ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to make a difference and support pupils who need it most, send in your CV today.

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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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