SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £92 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 207514 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary School in Bolton
Full-time | Immediate Start
We are recruiting a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Bolton. This is a full‑time position working with students who require additional support, including those with behavioural needs, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
The Role:
As an SEN TA, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to support students both in and out of the classroom. The school is looking for someone who can stay calm under pressure, manage challenging behaviour effectively, and build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support students with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist in delivering tailored learning plans and interventions
• Implement behaviour management strategies consistently
• Build positive rapport with students to encourage engagement and progress
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams
• Help create an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment
Requirements:
• Experience working with SEN or challenging behaviour (school or alternative settings)
• Confident in behaviour management
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff
• Resilient, patient, and committed to supporting young people
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join?
• Supportive school with a strong SEN and pastoral structure
• Opportunity to develop skills in SEN, behaviour support, and inclusion
• Long-term, stable position with potential progression routes
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Full-time | Immediate Start
We are recruiting a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Bolton. This is a full‑time position working with students who require additional support, including those with behavioural needs, SEMH, and learning difficulties.
The Role:
As an SEN TA, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to support students both in and out of the classroom. The school is looking for someone who can stay calm under pressure, manage challenging behaviour effectively, and build strong, trusting relationships with young people.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support students with SEN on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist in delivering tailored learning plans and interventions
• Implement behaviour management strategies consistently
• Build positive rapport with students to encourage engagement and progress
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCO, and pastoral teams
• Help create an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment
Requirements:
• Experience working with SEN or challenging behaviour (school or alternative settings)
• Confident in behaviour management
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and staff
• Resilient, patient, and committed to supporting young people
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join?
• Supportive school with a strong SEN and pastoral structure
• Opportunity to develop skills in SEN, behaviour support, and inclusion
• Long-term, stable position with potential progression routes
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.