SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
SEN Teaching Assistants Needed – Full Time | Bolton, Wigan, Salford & Warrington
Start Date: September 2025 (New Academic Year)
Hours: Full Time – Monday to Friday, School Hours
Location: Bolton | Wigan | Salford | Warrington
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support pupils across primary and secondary schools in the Greater Manchester area for the upcoming academic year.
Whether you're experienced in special educational needs or looking to start a rewarding career in education, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Need:
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Availability Monday to Friday, during school hours
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A patient, caring and proactive approach to supporting children with a range of needs (e.g. autism, ADHD, SEMH, MLD)
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A genuine interest in making a difference in young people's lives
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Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
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Willingness to undertake or already hold a Child Workforce DBS (Teaching Personnel can assist with this)
We Offer:
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A variety of long-term roles starting in September 2025
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Opportunities across Bolton, Wigan, Salford and Warrington
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Supportive schools with experienced SENCOs and class teachers
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Access to CPD training including Team Teach, Autism Awareness and Safeguarding
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A dedicated consultant to support your journey from application to placement
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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