SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for a hardworking, SEN Teaching Assistant in a primary school; based in Bolton.

The school is a two‑form primary school with a supportive leadership team and a dynamic, inclusive learning environment committed to academic excellence and student success. We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work one‑to‑one with a student and help them thrive in and out of the classroom.

• Location: Bolton
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Type of work: One‑to‑one work with a SEN student, assess student work, lesson plans & activities, help invigilate tests, etc.
• Start date: January 2026
• Duration: 1 term contract (may be extended)
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full‑time/part‑time: Full time
• Hours: 8:30 am – 3.30 pm, Mon – Fri (term time only)

• Minimum 1 year experience as LSA/SEN in KS1 or KS2 (preferred but not required)
• Up‑to‑date safeguarding training issued within the past year
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

• Valid right to work in the UK
• Enhanced child‑barred list DBS and willingness to enrol onto the DBS update service

Prospero Teaching acts as an employment agency for this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching.

Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you are interested, please apply with your most up‑to‑date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.