Join Our Exceptional Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Salford & Bury Positions Available | Full-Time | September Start Available Ready to change lives every day? If you’re passionate about helping young people thrive and want to make a real impact, this could be the role for you. We’re on the lookout for a compassionate and driven SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Bolton, where we support students with complex needs. Every day brings something new — challenge, purpose, and heart. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work closely with students with additional learning needs, providing one-to-one support and helping them reach their full potential. You’ll play a key part in creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child is supported to succeed. No qualifications? No problem. What matters most is your experience supporting children in the UK — whether through work, volunteering, or personal life. Your empathy, energy, and willingness to learn are what really count. You’ll also be supported by a dedicated consultant throughout your placement — someone who’ll check in regularly, offer guidance, and make sure you’re growing and thriving in the role. Who This Role is Perfect For Psychology graduates looking to gain valuable, hands-on SEN experience Care or healthcare professionals ready for a new, fulfilling challenge Those with experience in education, youth work, or support roles Anyone with a big heart, a proactive mindset, and a desire to make a difference What You’ll Need to Succeed Experience supporting children in any UK-based setting Patience, positivity, and the ability to adapt A genuine interest in inclusive education and special needs support What You’ll Get in Return A welcoming, supportive school environment Ongoing training and development opportunities Personalised support from your dedicated consultant The chance to have a life-changing impact — every single day If you're ready to take the next step in your career and do something truly meaningful, apply now. You bring the heart — we’ll help you change lives. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.