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Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 525 - 700 /
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

Job Title: SEND TA
 Area: Bury, Manchester
 Start Date: Monday 20th April 2026
 Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time 
 Salary: £525 - £700 per week (depending on experience)
 Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school:

We are working with a warm and inclusive SEND primary school in Bury looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), profound and multiple learning difficulties, and significant communication challenges.

This full-time role involves working closely with children across Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will play a vital role in building positive, supportive relationships, providing one-to-one and small group support, and contributing to a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to engage creatively with children are essential, as your work will make a meaningful impact on their learning and personal development.

About the role as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant:

Teaching Assistant qualifications
Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs and additional needs
Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and tailored interventions
Promote emotional regulation, independence, and positive routines throughout the school day
Contribute to progress tracking and communicate regularly with the wider support team 

What We're Looking For from a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant:

Experience supporting children with SEND (in a school or care setting)
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively
A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach
Strong understanding of Autism and SEND
A relevant TA qualification 

To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references 

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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