Special Needs Assistant

Job Title: Special Needs Assistant (SEN TA)
Area: Bolton, Greater Manchester
Start Date: March 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time only
Salary: -95.00 - -110.00 per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

Are you a patient, resilient, and compassionate individual with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs?

We are working alongside a welcoming and inclusive school in Bolton that is seeking a committed Special Needs Assistant to join its supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils who require additional support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Special Needs Assistant - Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN needs
  * Support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and SEMH
  * Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual support plans
  * Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and emotional regulation
  * Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
  * Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

Special Needs Assistant - Person Specification

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN (school, care, or youth settings)
  * A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach
  * Strong communication and teamwork skills
  * An understanding of SEND strategies and inclusive practice
  * Relevant qualifications in education, care, or support are advantageous but not essential
  * A genuine passion for helping children reach their full potential

Special Needs Assistant - To Be Eligible You Must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
  * Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
  * Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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