Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: Bolton
Position: Full-Time | Start ASAP
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming SEN primary school in Bolton, supporting pupils with moderate Special Educational Needs. These needs may include Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), speech and language delays, ADHD, and social communication challenges. The school provides a nurturing, structured environment where pupils are supported to build confidence, develop key skills, and thrive both academically and socially.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, caring, and eager to support young learners on their educational journey.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils. You may work on a 1:1 basis or with small groups, helping children access learning, stay engaged, and achieve their individual targets.

✏️ Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN in classroom activities and learning tasks
• Deliver targeted interventions to support literacy, numeracy, and social skills
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to support focus and participation
• Encourage communication, independence, and confidence-building
• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times

✅ Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based or transferable experience)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Ability to adapt and respond to individual learning styles
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to ongoing CPD and SEN training
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• A rewarding role where you can make a real impact every day

Apply Today

If you’re ready to support and inspire young learners in a fantastic SEN primary school in Bolton, apply now with Teaching Personnel. Be part of a team that changes lives—one child at a time.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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