SEN Teaching Assistant

Bury, Greater Manchester
£14000 - £22000 per annum
Education and Training
Contract

SEN Teaching Assistant

Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Job type: Full time, permanent
Location: Bury – Manchester

An opportunity has arisen for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a forward-thinking and inclusive primary school in Bury on a full time permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed individual to make a real difference in the lives of young learners by providing exceptional support and fostering their development.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide tailored support to students with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and other learning challenges
  • Work closely with teachers and other support staff to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies
  • Foster a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment
  • Assist with classroom activities, small group work, and 1:1 interventions to promote academic and personal development
  • Collaborate with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure a holistic approach to each child’s education

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who has:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEN, preferably in a school setting
  • A genuine passion for supporting children with diverse needs
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
  • Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations

What this primary school offers:

  • A permanent, full-time role in a supportive and welcoming school
  • Opportunities for professional development and training to further your career
  • A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN

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Career Teachers are committed to negotiating a salary package that is fair and paid to scale. Salary will depend on experience.
Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to attend an interview with the client in person and give details for us to complete reference checks.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.

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