SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants - Bolton & Wigan

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Bolton and Wigan. You will collaborate closely with teachers to support pupils academically and pastorally, including those with SEN, SEMH, autism, and complex learning needs.

These full-time, term-time positions offer opportunities across various school settings, with ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and prospects to develop experience in specialist education.

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience when supporting pupils with diverse needs.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills with teachers and specialists.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils academically and pastorally under the direction of teaching staff.
• Assist with classroom activities and adapt resources for individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

eaching Personnel are currently recruiting enthusiastic and committed SEN and SEMH Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Bolton and Wigan.

We work with a range of schools and specialist provisions, including SEN and SEMH settings, supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils both academically and pastorally. Depending on the setting, you may be supporting children and young people with:

• Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Autism and communication needs
• Behavioural and emotional difficulties
• Complex learning needs

These are full-time, term-time positions only.

We're interested in hearing from candidates who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people
• Patient, resilient and compassionate
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils
• Comfortable working as part of a wider school team
• Experienced in education, care, support work or a similar environment — although relevant transferable experience will also be considered

• Full-time, term-time opportunities
• A variety of SEN and SEMH school settings
• Opportunities across Bolton and Wigan
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Opportunities to develop your experience within specialist education

If you're looking for a rewarding full-time role supporting children and young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
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