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Daily Rate: 103.95 - 110 per day
Location: Bury area
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term / Temporary (depending on availability)
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and wider support teams to deliver tailored support to pupils. This may include one-to-one assistance or small group interventions, depending on the needs of the pupils and the setting.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties
Deliver one-to-one and small group support within the classroom and during intervention sessions
Support pupils with learning, emotional regulation, and social development
Assist teachers with lesson preparation, delivery, and classroom management
Follow and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour support plans, and SEN strategies
Observe, monitor, and record pupil progress, feeding back to teaching and SEN staff
Help maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
Essential Requirements
Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based experience preferred)
A sound understanding of a variety of SEN needs and appropriate support approaches
A patient, calm, and empathetic manner
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Flexibility to adapt to different schools, classrooms, and pupil needs
An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Desirable Experience and Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or SEN
Experience working in primary and/or secondary school settings
Training in behaviour management, safeguarding, or autism support
CV Requirements
CVs must clearly include all previous experience, particularly roles involving SEN support
Details of age groups and specific SEN needs supported
Names or types of educational settings previously worked in
Any relevant qualifications, training, or professional development
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to make a real difference in schools across the Bury area while gaining valuable experience in supportive and rewarding environments.
