Job Description

Teaching Assistant - Primary SEN School
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at a specialist primary SEN school in Bury from September 2026.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and disabilities, supporting them to achieve their full potential both academically and socially.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and learning disabilities. You will help create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive.

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assist with the delivery of engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, and personal development.
• Help maintain a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, parents, and external agencies.

• Experience working with children, ideally within an SEN or primary school setting.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications (such as Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification) are desirable but not essential.

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day.
• A rewarding and varied role within a specialist educational setting.

If you are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and are looking for a fulfilling role starting in September, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.