SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Support (Bolton)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

CPD courses & resources

Career progression opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Bolton. The role supports pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning and build confidence within a mainstream setting.

You will work with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral team, providing small-group and in-class support, and developing pupils’ independence while fostering positive relationships. Bolton location, school hours.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and resilient approach required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience as SEN TA, Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Calm and patient

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Resilient

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Bolton. The role supports pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning and build confidence within a mainstream setting.

You will work with teachers, the SENCO and pastoral team, providing small-group and in-class support, and developing pupils’ independence while fostering positive relationships. Bolton location, school hours.