Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Bury Salary: £112.50 per day

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full-Time | Long-Term (Academic Year) We are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist secondary school in Bury for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.

This is a full-time position for the entire academic year, offering an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with additional needs while working within a supportive and experienced staff team.

The school caters for pupils aged 11-19 with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), ADHD and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Every pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and the school is committed to delivering personalised learning and helping every student achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient and passionate about supporting young people who require additional encouragement to succeed both academically and personally.

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups across a range of curriculum subjects.
• Assist students with their learning, communication and emotional development.
• Support pupils during practical, vocational and life skills lessons.
• Help implement individual learning strategies and EHCP targets.
• Promote independence, confidence and positive behaviour throughout the school day.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to provide the highest standard of support.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs is desirable.
• Experience with Autism, SEMH, MLD, SLD, ADHD or communication needs would be advantageous.
• Calm, resilient and able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Flexible, proactive and able to use initiative.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm.

Full academic year placement with the potential for a permanent position.

• Weekly pay.
• Free CPD and ongoing training opportunities.
• Dedicated support from your Educato Recruitment consultant throughout your placement.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE 2025 guidance and safer recruitment standards.

Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.

Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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