Unqualified Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency is seeking a nurturing Unqualified Teaching Assistant in Bury to provide tailored support to pupils with complex needs. The role involves working closely with educators and therapists to ensure individualised assistance. Candidates should have experience in SEND settings, strong behaviour management skills, and a patient approach. Ongoing training is offered along with competitive pay. If passionate about making a difference in education, apply now.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant or within SEND settings.
• A nurturing, empathetic, and patient approach is essential.
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support tailored to pupils' needs.
• Supporting class teachers with lesson delivery and behaviour management.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement.

Skills

Experience in SEND settings (PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ASD)

Nurturing and empathetic approach

Strong behaviour management skills

De-escalation skills

Job description

Are you a nurturing, resilient and proactive UnqualifiedTeaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in the Bury area? TeacherActive are proud to be supporting a specialist SEND provision who are seeking a dedicated professional to join their team and make a real difference to pupils with a range of complex needs.

As an UnqualifiedTeaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff, therapists and behaviour specialists to ensure pupils receive the individualised support they need to thrive. You’ll be working with students who may present with PMLD, SLD, ASD, communication delays and social / emotional needs, so a calm, patient and adaptable approach is essential.

What you’ll be doing as an Unqualified Teaching Assistant :

• Providing 1 : 1 and small-group support tailored to pupils with varied learning, communication and sensory needs
• Assisting with personal care, therapy programmes, mobility routines and regulation strategies
• Supporting the class teacher with lesson delivery, resource preparation and behaviour support
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement, independence and safety
• Collaborating with the wider SEND team to track progress and contribute to EHCP targets

What we’re looking for :

• Experience working as an UnqualifiedTeaching Assistant or within SEND settings (PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ASD)
• A nurturing, empathetic and patient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility
• Team Teach or similar training is desirable but not essential

What you’ll get :

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly
• Ongoing CPD, safeguarding training and specialist SEND development
• A dedicated consultant available 24 / 7

The opportunity to secure long‑term or permanent roles

If you’re a passionate UnqualifiedTeaching Assistant ready to take the next step and support pupils who need you most, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly by emailing or calling me at (phone number removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services