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Teaching Assistant SEN Secondary

  1. SEND Support
  2. Greater Manchester
Date posted : 16/09/25
  1. Permanent
£90 - 100 per day

Job description

Are you ready for a new experience where you will be playing a vital role in positively shaping young people’s lives through education? This may be the right career for you!

We are looking for driven, passionate and qualified Teaching assistants to join one of our Specialist SEN secondary schools in the Bolton area where you will make a positive impact by supporting young people with complex needs, Autism, ADHD, non-verbal and behavioural challenges.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will

Assist the class teacher in creating an engaging and nurturing learning environment

Provide 1:1 support or small group sessions to aid students with their academic, emotional and communication needs

Support in behaviour management and de-escalation

Encourage pupils with their engagement and confidence

Work to support students in accordance to their EHCP

Adapt activities to best suit individual children’s needs when required

Who we are looking for

Someone who has a resilient, patient and compassionate approach

Someone who has prior experience working with children/vulnerable adults with SEN needs

Some one who has strong communication and relationship building skills

Someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment

Why work with Teaching personnel

✅Competitive rates

✅Dedicated support

✅Free Training provided

✅Fantastic Working hours (Mon-Fri)

Requirements

✅An enhanced DBS on the update service

✅At least two professional references covering the past 2 years

✅Safeguarding training (Provided)

Does this sound like the career for you? Apply with your CV 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.
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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