SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist Primary School

Bury
Teaching Personnel

Support Every Step of a Child's Learning Journey

Teaching Personnel is looking for a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Bury from September 2026.

This specialist setting supports pupils aged 3-11 with a range of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). The school provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged to reach their full potential through personalised learning, therapeutic support, and meaningful daily experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about SEND education and wants to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to help pupils engage with learning, develop key life skills, and achieve individual targets outlined within their EHCPs.

No two days are the same, and you'll play a vital role in creating positive learning experiences tailored to each child's unique needs.

Your Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist with delivering tailored learning activities linked to EHCP outcomes
• Adapt classroom resources and activities to suit individual learning styles
• Use communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, and AAC systems
• Encourage engagement, independence, and social development
• Support sensory-based and play-based learning activities
• Promote positive behaviour through consistency, patience, and understanding
• Assist with personal care, feeding, toileting, changing, and mobility support when required
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and therapists to ensure the best outcomes for pupils
• Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Experienced in supporting children or young people with special educational needs
• Understanding and empathetic towards pupils with PMLD, SLD, and ASD
• Patient, resilient, and committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Strong communicators who work effectively as part of a team
• Confident in supporting pupils with complex needs
• Adaptable and proactive in a dynamic school environment
• Available for a full-time, long-term position
• Comfortable supporting personal care needs when required

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC, or other alternative communication methods
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or SEND-related training
• Previous experience within a specialist school or SEND provision

Why Join Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Long-term opportunities within specialist education settings
• Access to ongoing CPD and SEND-specific training
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced teachers, therapists, and SEND professionals
• A genuinely rewarding role where every day makes a difference

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting children with complex learning needs and want to be part of a team that celebrates every achievement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey within specialist education with Teaching Personnel.