Primary Sen Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Royton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd is currently recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bolton. This full-time, temporary role supports children with additional needs and helps them build confidence and love of learning.

You will work closely with class teachers to support pupils across the primary age range, fostering inclusive learning, positive relationships, and wellbeing in a nurturing classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND, ASC, ADHD, or SEMH.
• Patient, adaptable and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Passionate about helping pupils reach their potential.
• Able to work effectively as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across the primary age range with learning activities.
• Work closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Encourage confidence, independence and wellbeing in pupils.
• Build positive relationships to support academic and social development.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Communication

Team player

Passion for learning

Job description

Transform lives every day as an Teaching Assistant, helping children with additional needs build confidence, independence, and a love of learning.

Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary)
Bolton
£462.80- £550 per week PAYE – (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: Nov 2026

The School and Role

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming primary school in Bolton. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing within a positive and inclusive school environment.

Working closely with class teachers, you will support pupils across the primary age range, helping to create engaging learning experiences and encouraging every child to achieve their full potential. You will build positive relationships with pupils, promote confidence and independence, and contribute to a nurturing classroom environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Requirements

The ideal Teaching Assistant will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, SEND, ASC, ADHD, or SEMH needs
• Be patient, adaptable, and nurturing in their approach
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Be passionate about supporting pupils to reach their full potential
• Be able to work effectively as part of a school team

What we offer

As a Teaching Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are a Teaching Assistant based near Bolton who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.

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