Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching AssistantLocation: Bolton, BL7Start Date: ASAPHours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (30-minute lunch break)Pay Rate: £13.69 to £15.83 per hourContract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Reeson Education is recruiting a passionate and resilient Teaching Assistant to join a truly special SEN school in the BL7 area of Bolton. This Teaching Assistant role is to start as soon as possible and will run on a full-time, long-term basis-with the potential to become a permanent member of the team.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils of primary age who have a wide range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, PMLD, SLD, MLD, SEMH, behavioural needs, and physical disabilities. The school has a strong focus on outdoor learning and animal therapy, offering pupils a creative, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Assistant:

• Work in class and 1:1 as a Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with complex SEND.

• Support pupils' emotional regulation, engagement, and access to learning.

• Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams.

• Help implement bespoke learning plans and behaviour strategies.

• Embrace the school's values of inclusion, kindness, and creativity.

The Ideal Teaching Assistant Will:

• Be a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant.

• Have experience supporting pupils with a range of SEND.

• Be confident working across a sensory and therapeutic curriculum.

• Thrive in a team-focused and holistic learning environment.

• Be comfortable working outdoors and engaging in creative, active sessions.

Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).

• Right to work in the UK.

• References covering the last 2-3 years.

• A strong desire to make a difference in the lives of pupils with SEND.

Benefits for the Teaching Assistant:

• Competitive hourly pay (paid weekly).

• Supportive and enriching school environment with a therapeutic approach.

• Chance to secure a permanent role.

• Free safeguarding and CPD training via Reeson Education.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

If you're a passionate Teaching Assistant ready to support children with diverse and complex needs in a vibrant SEN school, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and start your next rewarding chapter with Reeson Education!

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%