SEN TA

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD courses

Safeguarding training

Career opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Bolton. You will work alongside teachers, the SENCO and pastoral team to support pupils with a range of needs, helping them access learning and build confidence.

The role involves supporting pupils with SEN in lessons, assisting with curriculum access, and contributing to their social, emotional and behavioural development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mainstream secondary school.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support SEN pupils 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 with pupils and promote independence.
• Support pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.

Skills

Calm, patient & resilient

Strong 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

You will work alongside teachers, the SENCO and the wider pastoral team to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning and develop their confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

The ideal candidate will have:

• 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?

As a Tradewind candidate, you'll receive:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 2,500+ 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 secondary background and are looking for a new opportunity in Bolton, we'd love to hear from you.

Tradewind Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.