Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Bury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Pay rate varies with experience

Job summary

The Edwin Group in Bury is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support children and young adults with Autism and complex needs, helping them learn, grow and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school.

This term-time only, full-time position offers PAYE pay £463–£500 per week, with potential for permanent appointment after a qualifying period and access to ongoing training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults.
• Passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism, learning disabilities or complex needs.
• Demonstrate excellent communication with pupils, staff and families.
• Show emotional resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Be reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact in a specialist setting.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young adults with Autism and complex needs to learn and thrive.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team in purpose-built facilities in Bury.

Skills

Communication skills

SEN experience

Reliability

Emotional resilience

Patience

Job description

Make a difference every day as an Special Needs Teaching Assistant, supporting children and young adults with Autism and complex needs to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school in Bury

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary)
Bury
£463 - £500 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: September 2026

The School and Role

This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role where your dedication and skills will directly impact pupils' growth, confidence, and well-being. You'll work alongside a passionate, experienced team in, purpose-built facilities based in Bury, that provide the ideal environment for SEN professionals to grow and make a positive impact to the lives of children with SEND.

This is a term-time only role with strong potential to become permanent following a successful qualifying period, alongside access to ongoing training and professional development. This role is ideal for candidates seeking meaningful SEN experience and long-term opportunities within special education

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

To be considered for thisSpecial Needs Teaching Assistant you will:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults
• Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments or complex needs
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and families
• Show emotional resilience and adaptability, remaining patient and positive in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment
• Be reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact in a specialist education setting.

What we offer

As a Special Needs Teachng Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.

Aboutus

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you are a Special Needs Teaching Assistant based near to Bury who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners then we want to hear from you.

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