SEN Teaching Assistant Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)Area: Bolton, Greater ManchesterStart Date: February 2026Contract Type: Full-time (Term-time only)Salary: £95.00- £110.00 per day (depending on experience)Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: We are working in partnership with a respected specialist secondary school in Bolton that is seeking dedicated support staff to join their team. The school provides a safe and inclusive learning environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The setting places a strong emphasis on wellbeing, consistency, and personalised support. Through a carefully adapted curriculum and a high level of staff support, students are given the opportunity to progress academically while also developing confidence, independence, and social skills. With smaller class groups and a collaborative staff culture, this role offers the chance to build meaningful connections and truly influence young people's educational journeys. About the Role - SEN Teaching Assistant: Provide classroom support to students on a 1:1 basis or within small groupsAssist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessonsSupport pupils with additional needs, encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviourPromote emotional regulation and social development throughout the school dayAct as a consistent, positive role model for young people What We're Looking For: Experience working with children or young people in any setting (education, youth work, coaching, care, or voluntary work)A patient and empathetic approach, with the ability to build strong relationshipsGCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)Calm, resilient, and adaptable within a busy school environmentA genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs To be eligible you must: Hold Right to Work in the UKHold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update ServiceProvide two professional child-related references If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people. IND-TA IND-SEN