Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Bury, Manchester
Start Date: Monday, 9th March 2026
Contract: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Salary: ss105 - ss140 per day (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

We are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive SEND primary school in Bury, which is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team.

The school provides specialist support for pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and complex communication needs.

In this full-time role, you will work with pupils across Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), supporting both their academic development and social-emotional growth. You will play a key role in building positive relationships with pupils while delivering one-to-one and small group support, helping to create an environment where every child feels supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

This position is ideal for someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs, with strong communication skills and a creative approach to engagement.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with EHCPs and additional learning needs
  

• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour strategies, and targeted interventions

• Encourage emotional regulation, independence, and positive routines throughout the school day

• Assist with monitoring pupil progress and contribute to regular communication with the wider support team

• Experience supporting children with SEND in a school or care setting

• Strong communication and engagement skills
  

• A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach to supporting pupils

• Good understanding of Autism and additional learning needs
  

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
  

• Hold an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one

• Provide two professional references relating to work with children

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your most up-to-date CV as part of your application.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About us

We are acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful candidates will be required to complete the registration and safeguarding checks with us before starting work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all adults working with children share responsibility for protecting their wellbeing.