SEN Behaviour TA – Primary School (Bolton)

Aspire People; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a Behaviour Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Bolton. The role is full-time and long-term, with immediate interview opportunities for graduates in Psychology or Educational Psychology and those with SEN/SEMH experience.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, work on emotional regulation, and help pupils develop positive coping strategies in a supportive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Educational Psychology or a related subject.
• Experience with SEN/SEMH pupils and challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Patient, resilient and empathetic in difficult situations.
• Able to build rapport with pupils who struggle in a traditional classroom.
• Passion for helping vulnerable children reach potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviour appropriately.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.
• Identify triggers and implement behaviour management strategies.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SEN team for consistent support.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Patience & empathy

Education

Degree in Psychology

SEN/SEMH experience

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting a Behaviour Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN primary school in Bolton. The role is full-time and long-term, with immediate interview opportunities for graduates in Psychology or Educational Psychology and those with SEN/SEMH experience.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, work on emotional regulation, and help pupils develop positive coping strategies in a supportive classroom environment.