SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £102 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 November 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 190611 |
Summary
Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant (Team Teach Trained)
Location: Bolton (near Firwood Academy)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP or following notice period
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in Bolton. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Your role will involve helping students access the curriculum, manage their emotions and behaviour, and develop confidence both academically and socially. You will work one-to-one and in small groups, adapting strategies to meet individual needs and ensuring each student is fully included in school life.
Key Responsibilities:
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Support students with SEN in and out of the classroom, promoting engagement and learning.
Support students with SEN in and out of the classroom, promoting engagement and learning.
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Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
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Use Team Teach techniques effectively and appropriately to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Use Team Teach techniques effectively and appropriately to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
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Foster strong relationships with pupils to encourage trust, respect, and personal growth.
Foster strong relationships with pupils to encourage trust, respect, and personal growth.
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Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals.
Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals.
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Record and report on student progress, behaviour, and well-being.
Record and report on student progress, behaviour, and well-being.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting students with SEN in a school or similar setting.
Previous experience supporting students with SEN in a school or similar setting.
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Team Teach training (current certification desirable).
Team Teach training (current certification desirable).
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
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Relevant qualifications (e.g. , Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent) are advantageous.
Relevant qualifications (e.g. , Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent) are advantageous.
What We Offer:
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A friendly and supportive staff team.
A friendly and supportive staff team.
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Opportunities for continued professional development.
Opportunities for continued professional development.
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A rewarding role making a real difference in young people's lives.
A rewarding role making a real difference in young people's lives.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) 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.
Location: Bolton (near Firwood Academy)
Contract Type: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP or following notice period
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in Bolton. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support to students with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Your role will involve helping students access the curriculum, manage their emotions and behaviour, and develop confidence both academically and socially. You will work one-to-one and in small groups, adapting strategies to meet individual needs and ensuring each student is fully included in school life.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Support students with SEN in and out of the classroom, promoting engagement and learning.
Support students with SEN in and out of the classroom, promoting engagement and learning.
-
Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
-
Use Team Teach techniques effectively and appropriately to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Use Team Teach techniques effectively and appropriately to maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
-
Foster strong relationships with pupils to encourage trust, respect, and personal growth.
Foster strong relationships with pupils to encourage trust, respect, and personal growth.
-
Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals.
Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals.
-
Record and report on student progress, behaviour, and well-being.
Record and report on student progress, behaviour, and well-being.
Requirements:
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Previous experience supporting students with SEN in a school or similar setting.
Previous experience supporting students with SEN in a school or similar setting.
-
Team Teach training (current certification desirable).
Team Teach training (current certification desirable).
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.
-
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
-
Relevant qualifications (e.g. , Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent) are advantageous.
Relevant qualifications (e.g. , Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent) are advantageous.
What We Offer:
-
A friendly and supportive staff team.
A friendly and supportive staff team.
-
Opportunities for continued professional development.
Opportunities for continued professional development.
-
A rewarding role making a real difference in young people's lives.
A rewarding role making a real difference in young people's lives.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2024) 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.