SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Area: Bury, Greater Manchester

Start Date: February 2026

Contract Type: Full-time (Term-time only)

Salary: .00 per day (depending on experience)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

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.

• 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 people

• 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 needs

• 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 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.