SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: February 2026
Contract 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 currently recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded specialist secondary school in Bury. The school provides a structured, nurturing, and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Known for its strong pastoral support and collaborative staff team, the school takes a personalised approach to learning to ensure students are supported both academically and emotionally. With smaller class sizes and a high level of individual support, staff are able to build positive relationships and help pupils reach their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference within a supportive secondary setting.
About the Role - SEN Teaching Assistant:
Provide classroom support to students on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
Support pupils with additional needs, encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
Promote emotional regulation and social development throughout the school day
Act as a consistent, positive role model for young peopleWhat 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 relationships
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
Calm, resilient, and adaptable within a busy school environment
A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needsTo be eligible you must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
Provide two professional child-related referencesIf 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.
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