Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026 or ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only (Permanent)
Salary: 525 - 600 per week (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School:
We're working with a well-established specialist school in Bury, which provides a nurturing and structured environment for children and young people aged 11-19 with Autism, ADHD, mild to severe learning disabilities, and associated social, emotional and mental health needs.
The school is known for its strong supportive ethos, integrated multi-disciplinary team and tailored curriculum that develops both academic and emotional skills. With small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios and a dedicated leadership team, it's a genuinely rewarding setting for professionals who want to make a lasting difference.
About the Role as a Teaching Assistant:
- Support pupils in the classroom, working 1:1 or with small groups
- Help deliver engaging lessons under the guidance of the class teacher
- Assist pupils with additional needs, promoting confidence, communication and positive behaviour
- Provide encouragement and motivation, in class, during activities or on the playground
- Act as a reliable adult role model, supporting pupils' social and emotional development
What We're Looking For:
- Experience supporting or mentoring children or young people (school, youth work, sports coaching, volunteering or similar)
- Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils
- Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths & English or equivalent)
- Calm under pressure with a positive outlook and sense of humour
- Committed to inclusion and helping every child succeed
To Be Eligible You Must:
- Hold the 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
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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