SEN Teaching Assistant – Bury

We are seeking a caring, resilient and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Bury.
In this role, you will support children with a range of complex needs, helping them access structured learning, develop key skills and feel safe, valued and understood in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of personalised, differentiated learning activities based on individual SEN profiles and EHCP outcomes.
• Build warm, trusting relationships to promote emotional regulation, engagement and positive behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 and group support to pupils with autism, SEMH, communication needs, sensory needs or developmental delays.
• Implement behaviour plans, sensory strategies and therapeutic approaches as directed by SENCOs and teachers.
• Encourage independence and communication using visuals, modelling, routines and scaffolding.
• Assist with de‑escalation and emotional support in a calm, trauma‑informed manner.
• Maintain accurate observations, safeguarding notes and progress information.

Essential Requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEN or SEMH needs (school, care, or specialist setting).
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Full availability Monday–Friday during school hours.
• Understanding of safeguarding, inclusive practice and behaviour support.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred but Not Essential

• Experience with autism, sensory needs or behaviour support.
• Familiarity with PECs, Makaton, visual timetables or sensory tools.
• Experience in specialist or alternative provision.

Vetting & Compliance

• Two years of references
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (support available)
• Overseas police checks if applicable

Applications cannot be accepted from outside the UK.