Special Needs Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Supporting within Specialist Provisions
Possible locations: Bolton, Salford & Bury | Primary & Secondary Specialist Provisions | Permanent & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for long-term and permanent roles in specialist schools across Bolton, Salford, and Bury. 

Specialist Settings Include:

• Primary / Secondary Schools for Complex Needs: Supporting children with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, and complex medical needs.

• Primary / Secondary Schools for Moderate Needs: Assisting students with moderate learning difficulties (MLD), autism spectrum conditions (ASC), and speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

• Pupil Referral Units (PRUs): Working with students excluded from mainstream education who require intensive behavioural and emotional support.

• Mental Health Referral Units: Supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

• Secure Units: Providing specialist support in custodial settings for young people with complex behavioural or emotional needs.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised one-to-one or small group support tailored to individual pupil needs

• Assist communication using PECS, Makaton, or other methods

• Support sensory processing and behaviour management strategies

• Help with personal care, mobility, and medical needs when required

• Encourage independence, social skills, and emotional regulation

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to implement personalised learning plans

• Support pupils through transitions and daily activities

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Long-term and permanent roles for stability and growth

• Opportunities across a wide range of specialist provisions in Bolton, Salford, and Bury

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development in SEN support

• Dedicated consultant support to match roles to your skills and goals

• Competitive pay and benefits including holiday and pension schemes for permanent positions

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experienced or aspiring Teaching Assistants passionate about SEN education

• Patient, adaptable, and empathetic individuals comfortable working with complex needs

• Candidates eager to learn about autism, SEMH, sensory integration, and communication support strategies

• Team players committed to working collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments

Qualifications & Experience:

• No formal qualifications necessary, but relevant experience or a strong desire to work with SEN pupils is essential

• Previous experience in SEN settings is a plus but not required for motivated candidates

Apply Today
If you want to make a lasting impact supporting children and young people with SEN in Bolton, Salford, or Bury, get in touch with Teaching Personnel today!

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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