SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a specialist provision in the Bolton area to appoint a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children who require additional support to access their learning and thrive in the school environment.
About the Role:
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Full-time role, Monday to Friday, during term time (8:30am – 3:30pm)
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Supporting pupils with a range of SEN, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
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Working 1:1 and in small groups under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO
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Supporting pupils in class and during structured activities, both academic and developmental
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Promoting inclusion and ensuring pupils feel safe, valued, and supported
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Helping with EHCP targets and contributing to progress tracking and observations
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs (in school, care, or community settings)
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A calm, empathetic and patient nature
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Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
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A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training (e.g., Team Teach, PECS, Makaton)
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A valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
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Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
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Full-time roles with the opportunity for permanent placement
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Access to free CPD training and development courses
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Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
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Opportunity to gain experience in specialist SEN settings and schools
Apply Now
If you're ready to support children with SEN in a rewarding full-time role, we want to hear from you.
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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