SEND Teaching Assistant

AMA Admin; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Long-term placements

Competitive daily rates

CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Milk Education are seeking experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Bolton's schools. The roles include 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs.

Flexible, full-time, part-time and temporary placements are available, with potential long-term opportunities. Ideal candidates will be patient, resilient and have strong behaviour management and communication skills, with qualifications such as Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Level 2/Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualifications are desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Down syndrome, PMLD and complex SEND.
• Assist pupils with SEMH needs, anxiety, emotional regulation and EBSNA.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour, communication and sensory needs.
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required.
• Implement individual education plans and tailored interventions.
• Work with teachers and SENCOs to create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants - Bolton

Location: Bolton
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time & Flexible
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Milk Education is recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist and mainstream schools in Bolton. We are looking for passionate, patient and resilient individuals with previous experience supporting children and young people with additional needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced TAs, Learning Support Assistants and Behaviour Mentors who are looking for flexible work or long-term placements within SEND and SEMH settings.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.

• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Down syndrome, PMLD and complex SEND.

• Assist pupils with SEMH needs, including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSNA).

• Support pupils with challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and sensory needs.

• Assist with personal care and mobility where required.

• Implement individual education plans, behaviour strategies and tailored interventions.

• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support teams to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Behaviour Mentor.

• Experience supporting pupils with autism, complex needs or SEMH.

• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

• Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning are desirable.

• A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What's on Offer?

• Flexible, full-time and part-time opportunities across Bolton.

• Long-term placements with potential 12-week temp-to-perm opportunities, subject to school requirements.

• Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience.

• Opportunities to develop your skills through relevant training and CPD.

• Dedicated support from a specialist education consultant.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.

Safeguarding & Compliance

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, employment history verification, references and relevant safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and applicable GCA framework requirements.