Teaching Assistant - SEND Specialist (Level 2/3
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant
Job Title: Teaching Assistant - SEND Specialist (Level 2/3)
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Daily Rate: 550 - 650 per week (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday
- Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time
We're partnering with an outstanding specialist SEND school in Bury where every decision is guided by one simple belief
- Excellence for All. Supporting young people aged 11-19 across five highly personalised learning pathways, this is a school that doesn't put a ceiling on what its students can achieve. If you share that ambition, read on.
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work at the heart of a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to helping students with complex SEND needs flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. No two days will look the same - and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding. Whether you're delivering tailored learning activities, supporting a therapy programme, or helping a student regulate and re-engage, your contribution will be felt every single day.
What We're Looking For:- Experience working with young people with SEND, complex needs, ASD, or SEMH - ideally in a school or specialist setting
- A patient, nurturing approach with high expectations for every student
- Confidence supporting across a range of needs and learning styles
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A CACHE qualification, NVQ in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or equivalent is desirable
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and the wellbeing of young people
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
- Provide two professional references from child-related roles
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. 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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