SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) - Mainstream Secondary School, Bury Start: ASAP (school willing to wait for the right person) Agency: Aspire People Aspire People are proud to be supporting a welcoming and forward-thinking mainstream Secondary School in Bury, who are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated SEND team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making a difference to young people with a wide range of additional needs. ✨ About the Role We are looking for a confident, nurturing SEN TA with experience supporting pupils with: - ASC - ADHD - Complex Needs - SEMH - Behaviour that challenges The ideal candidate will have Team Teach, MAPA, or similar de-escalation and distraction training, with the ability to remain calm, positive, and solution-focused when supporting pupils who require additional regulation or behaviour support. You'll work closely with the school's incredible SEND department-known for its family feel, supportive culture, and commitment to making sure every child receives the resources and personalised support they need to reach their full potential. What the School Can Offer You - Excellent facilities across the school site - A warm, inclusive, and highly supportive SEND staffing team - A leadership team committed to staff development and pupil-centred practice - Great transport links - easily accessible via bus and Metrolink - Ample on-site parking ⭐ What We're Looking For - Experience in a school, education, or residential setting - Strong background supporting pupils with diverse SEN needs - Confidence using de-escalation and behaviour-support strategies - A compassionate, resilient and pupil-focused approach - Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with young people - Team Teach, MAPA, or equivalent training (essential) Location Bury - accessible via public transport, with on-site parking for drivers. Start Date ASAP, but the school are happy to wait for the right candidate. Why Join Aspire People? - Competitive rates of pay - A dedicated consultant who truly listens and supports you - Access to free online CPD - Opportunities across Greater Manchester if you're considering long-term career development If you are passionate about SEN, confident in supporting pupils with additional needs, and ready to join a caring and collaborative school community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or send an up to date CV to Kat at Aspire People: kat@ aspirepeople .co .uk or call direct on O794O 8OO 589 Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks