Sen Primary Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Royton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Support from specialist consultants

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Bolton to join a welcoming school team on a full-time basis with an immediate start. You will support pupils with SEN across ASC, MLD, SLCN, ADHD, SEMH, and sensory needs, helping them access lessons and grow socially and academically.

The role requires patience, resilience, and strong communication to collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other SEN professionals, ensuring every pupil feels valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or individuals with SEN.
• Patient, nurturing and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges.
• Genuine interest in child development and inclusive education.
• Experience in schools, care settings, youth work, support work or coaching is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Champion pupils' learning through engaging classroom support.
• Adapt activities to help children access lessons.
• Build positive relationships to boost confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Use visual aids, sensory resources and interactive learning techniques.
• Celebrate every achievement and collaborate with teachers and SEN professionals.
• Help create an inclusive environment where children feel safe and understood.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience & nurturing

Strong communication

Calm under pressure

Interest in child development

Teamwork with teachers

Job description

SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

Bolton | Full Time | Immediate Start | Through Teaching Personnel

Do you believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, no matter their challenges?

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming and supportive SEN primary school in the Bolton area that is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately. This is a full-time position offering the opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils who need patience, creativity, and encouragement to unlock their potential every day.

No two days are the same in this role. One moment you could be helping a child celebrate reading their first sentence independently, and the next you could be supporting a pupil to build confidence in social situations or regulate their emotions in the classroom.

About the Pupils

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Delayed social development and emotional regulation needs

Every pupil has individual learning goals, and your support will play a vital role in helping them achieve both academically and personally.

What You'll Be Doing

• Forget the idea of being stuck at a desk all day. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where you'll:
• Champion pupils' learning through engaging classroom support
• Adapt activities to help children access lessons in a way that works for them
• Build positive relationships that boost confidence, self-esteem and independence
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation and social development
• Use creative approaches including visual aids, sensory resources and interactive learning techniques
• Celebrate every achievement, no matter how small
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and SEN professionals to create the best outcomes for pupils
• Help create an inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and understood

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children, young people or individuals with SEN
• A patient, nurturing and proactive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and positive when faced with challenges
• A genuine interest in child development and inclusive education
• Experience within schools, care settings, youth work, support work or coaching is highly desirable

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE
• Access to free and discounted CPD courses, including SEN-focused training
• Dedicated specialist consultants who understand the education sector
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and career progression roles
• Flexible work options across Greater Manchester
• Guidance with CVs, interviews and professional development
• A trusted education recruitment partner supporting thousands of educators nationwide

Ready to Make a Difference?

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.
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