SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 November 2025 |
| Location: | Little Lever, Borough of Bolton |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 190620 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant / Support Staff - Primary School (Little Lever)
Location: Little Lever, Bolton
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Little Lever, supporting children within the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to pupils who require additional support to access learning and develop their confidence, independence, and social skills.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils within the SEN provision.
Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils within the SEN provision.
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Implement personalised learning plans and targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
Implement personalised learning plans and targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
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Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development, promoting positive interactions and engagement.
Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development, promoting positive interactions and engagement.
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Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.
Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.
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Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to planning and review meetings.
Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to planning and review meetings.
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Use strategies, including Team Teach techniques if trained, to manage challenging behaviour safely.
Use strategies, including Team Teach techniques if trained, to manage challenging behaviour safely.
Requirements:
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Experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a primary school setting.
Experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a primary school setting.
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Knowledge of SEN strategies, differentiation, and inclusive practice.
Knowledge of SEN strategies, differentiation, and inclusive practice.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with children with additional needs.
Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with children with additional needs.
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Team Teach training is desirable but not essential; willingness to undertake training is required.
Team Teach training is desirable but not essential; willingness to undertake training is required.
What We Offer:
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A supportive, welcoming, and inclusive school environment.
A supportive, welcoming, and inclusive school environment.
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Opportunities for professional development, particularly in SEN education.
Opportunities for professional development, particularly in SEN education.
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A rewarding role helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
A rewarding role helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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: Little Lever, Bolton
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role:
We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly primary school in Little Lever, supporting children within the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to pupils who require additional support to access learning and develop their confidence, independence, and social skills.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils within the SEN provision.
Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils within the SEN provision.
-
Implement personalised learning plans and targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
Implement personalised learning plans and targeted interventions to support pupil progress.
-
Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development, promoting positive interactions and engagement.
Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development, promoting positive interactions and engagement.
-
Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.
Work closely with teachers, the SENCO, and other support staff to meet pupils' individual needs.
-
Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to planning and review meetings.
Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to planning and review meetings.
-
Use strategies, including Team Teach techniques if trained, to manage challenging behaviour safely.
Use strategies, including Team Teach techniques if trained, to manage challenging behaviour safely.
Requirements:
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Experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a primary school setting.
Experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a primary school setting.
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Knowledge of SEN strategies, differentiation, and inclusive practice.
Knowledge of SEN strategies, differentiation, and inclusive practice.
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
-
Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with children with additional needs.
Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with children with additional needs.
-
Team Teach training is desirable but not essential; willingness to undertake training is required.
Team Teach training is desirable but not essential; willingness to undertake training is required.
What We Offer:
-
A supportive, welcoming, and inclusive school environment.
A supportive, welcoming, and inclusive school environment.
-
Opportunities for professional development, particularly in SEN education.
Opportunities for professional development, particularly in SEN education.
-
A rewarding role helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
A rewarding role helping children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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.