Support Assistant in Schools

Start Date: September (New Academic Year)
Contract Type: Long-term / Permanent opportunities available
Hours: Full-time, Term Time Only

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate Support Assistants to work within a range of SEN schools across the Bolton area. These roles are to start in September for the new academic year, with both long-term placements and permanent opportunities available for the right candidates.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASD), ADHD, SEMH needs, and learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated learning activities
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
• Implement behaviour support strategies and contribute to positive behaviour management
• Help pupils develop independence, confidence, and life skills
• Support personal care needs where required, maintaining dignity and respect
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment at all times
• Follow safeguarding procedures in line with school and statutory guidance
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Observe, record, and report pupil progress and wellbeing

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience preferred but not essential)
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable learners and improving outcomes
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)

What We Offer:

• Long-term and permanent roles in SEN schools across Bolton
• Full-time, term-time only positions
• Opportunities across primary, secondary, and specialist SEN settings
• Ongoing support and training from Teaching Personnel
• Competitive rates of pay and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real impact on children’s lives every day

If you are passionate about education and want to support pupils with additional needs in a rewarding and meaningful role, we would love 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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