SEN TA

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Career opportunities

Safeguarding training

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Ongoing support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Bolton secondary school. You will assist pupils with SEN in lessons, run small-group interventions and help learners access the curriculum within school hours.

Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to support social, emotional and behavioural development, building positive relationships and encouraging independence for pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEN TA or Learning Support Assistant in a mainstream secondary school.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in lessons and small-group interventions.
• Help pupils access and engage with the curriculum.
• Support students' social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence.
• Support pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Location: Bolton

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Long-term temporary, with potential for permanent employment

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Monday - Friday, school hours

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a secondary school?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a secondary school in Bolton that is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their support team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous mainstream secondary school experience who enjoys supporting young people with additional needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their education.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with SEN in lessons and through small-group interventions.


• Helping pupils access and engage with the curriculum.


• Supporting students with their social, emotional and behavioural development.


• Working closely with teaching staff and the SENCO.


• Building positive relationships with pupils and encouraging independence.


• Supporting pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a SEN TA, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.


• Experience working within a mainstream secondary school.


• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.


• A calm, patient and resilient approach.


• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.


• A genuine passion for supporting young people.

Why Tradewind?

• Competitive rates of pay2,500+ free CPD courses, webinars and resources through The National College


• Access to daily supply, long‑term and permanent opportunities


• A dedicated education recruitment consultant


• Free annual safeguarding training


• Ongoing support throughout your placement and career

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a mainstream background and are looking for a new opportunity in Bolton, we'd love to hear from you.

Tradewind Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.