SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester 
Contract: Full time, Monday to Friday, long-term

We are currently working with a well-established specialist school in Bury who are looking to appoint a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team after the Easter break.

This provision supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, communication difficulties and moderate learning needs. The school has a strong focus on creating a structured, supportive environment where pupils can develop both academically and socially.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils throughout the school day, helping them to access learning and maintain engagement within the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual pupil needs
• Supporting the delivery of lessons and adapting activities where required
• Assisting with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement
• Supporting pupils during transitions and less structured parts of the day
• Working closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience working with SEN pupils or within a school setting
• Be patient, consistent and able to build strong relationships
• Have a calm and proactive approach to behaviour
• Be confident working as part of a team
• Be available to work full time, Monday to Friday

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced staff team
• A structured environment with clear expectations
• Opportunities to develop experience within SEN
• A long-term role with potential for a permanent position

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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