SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School - Bolton - Up to -600 per week - Full-Time - September Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Would you like to gain specialist experience in a rewarding school environment before progressing into a career in Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or SEN Education?

A well-established specialist SEN school in Bolton is looking to appoint a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant for a September start. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping every pupil achieve both academically and personally.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), ADHD, Speech & Language Difficulties, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Working across 1:1 support, small-group interventions, and whole-class activities, you will help pupils develop confidence, independence, and the skills needed to access learning successfully.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will become a valued member of a forward-thinking support team, working alongside teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists to deliver targeted interventions. Using Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), you will tailor your support to each pupil''s individual strengths and challenges, helping to remove barriers to learning and promote positive outcomes.

What''s on Offer

• Up to -600 per week
• Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role
• September start
• Specialist SEN training and ongoing professional development
• Supportive leadership and experienced mentoring
• Excellent preparation for careers in psychology, therapy, education, healthcare, or social work

Ideal Candidate - SEN Teaching Assistant

• Experience supporting children or young people desirable
• Background in SEN, care, support work, youth work, coaching, or mentoring advantageous
• Psychology graduates and graduates from related disciplines encouraged to apply
• Patient, resilient, and adaptable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

This SEN Teaching Assistant role in Bolton offers an outstanding opportunity to gain specialist SEN experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children who require additional support.

Click ''Apply Now'' to register your interest in this exciting SEN Teaching Assistant role today!

SEN Teaching Assistant - Bolton Specialist SEN School - Up to -600 per week

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