SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist SEN training

Ongoing CPD

September start

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Bolton to join a specialist school from September. You will support pupils with a broad range of needs, guided by EHCPs, under the supervision of teachers and specialists.

Ideal candidates may have SEN or school-based experience, with psychology graduates and related degrees encouraged to apply. The role provides specialist SEN training and ongoing CPD, with a strong focus on developing communication and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN or school-based settings is advantageous.
• Care, support work, youth work, coaching or mentoring experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional needs using EHCPs to tailor learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists to promote progress.
• Help pupils develop communication, confidence, emotional regulation and independence.

Skills

SEN experience

Care experience

Support work

Youth work

Mentoring

Sports coaching

Education

Psychology degree

Related degree

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School - Bolton - Up to 600 per week - Full-Time - September Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you have experience in SEN, care, support work, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or another support-based environment that you could bring into a specialist school?

A welcoming specialist SEN school in Bolton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced support staff, alongside candidates looking to develop careers in SEN Education, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Social Work, or related fields.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a broad range of additional needs, potentially including Autism, ADHD, MLD, SLD, speech and communication difficulties, and SEMH needs.

Working alongside teachers and specialist professionals, you will use pupils' EHCPs to understand their individual needs, identify barriers to learning, and implement strategies designed to promote progress. You will also play an important role in helping pupils develop communication, confidence, emotional regulation, and greater independence.

Building positive relationships is at the heart of successful SEN support, and you will provide pupils with the consistency, patience, and encouragement they need to thrive.

What's on Offer

• Up to 600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role
• September start
• Specialist SEN training and ongoing CPD
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Excellent experience for careers in psychology, therapy, education, healthcare, or social care

Ideal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Previous SEN or school-based experience highly advantageous
• Experience in care, support work, youth work, coaching, or mentoring welcomed
• Psychology graduates and related degree holders encouraged to apply
• Patient, resilient, empathetic, and adaptable
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Genuine passion for improving outcomes for children with additional needs

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Bolton provides an excellent opportunity to build specialist experience while making a genuine difference to the education, development, and independence of children with SEN.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful candidates will be required to complete safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.