Unqualified Teaching Assistant. Job in Eccles Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; Eccles; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Unqualified Teaching Assistant in the Bolton area to support pupils with a range of complex needs. The role involves providing 1:1 support, assisting with personal care, and collaborating with a specialist SEND team. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEND settings and a nurturing approach. Competitive daily rates and ongoing professional development are offered, alongside the chance to secure long-term positions.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant available 24/7

Opportunity for long-term roles

Qualifications

• Experience working within SEND settings (PMLD, SLD, SEMH, ASD).
• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Team Teach or similar training is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Assist with personal care, therapy programmes, and mobility routines.
• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery and resource preparation.

Skills

Nurturing approach

Behaviour management

Empathy

Patience

Job description

Are you a nurturing, resilient and proactive Unqualified Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in the Bolton 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.

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 a Unqualified Teaching 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 Unqualified Teaching 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 (url removed) or call 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 and 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 and 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.