At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional needs and help create engaging lessons.
- Company: A nurturing specialist secondary school in Bury, Greater Manchester.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, term-time only, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a growing team and enjoy meaningful relationships with students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, patience, and a commitment to inclusion.
The predicted salary is between 10500 - 12000 £ per year.
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: April 2026
Contract Type: Full-time (Term-time only)
Salary: £105.00- £120.00 per day (depending on experience)
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
About the School
We are currently collaborating with a well-regarded specialist secondary school in Bury to recruit committed support staff for their growing team. This school is known for fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, supporting students with a variety of additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. With smaller class sizes and a supportive, team-oriented staff culture, this opportunity provides a rewarding chance to form meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference in the lives and educational experiences of young people.
About the Role – SEN Teaching Assistant
- Provide classroom support to students on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and accessible lessons
- Support pupils with additional needs, encouraging independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
- Promote emotional regulation and social development throughout the school day
- Act as a consistent, positive role model for young people
What We're Looking For
- Experience working with children or young people in any setting (education, youth work, coaching, care, or voluntary work)
- A patient and empathetic approach, with the ability to build strong relationships
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
- Calm, resilient, and adaptable within a busy school environment
- A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting pupils with additional needs
To be eligible you must
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced Child Barred List DBS registered with the Update Service
- Provide two professional child-related references
Application
To be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Sen Teaching Assistant in Bury St Edmunds employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Join a well-regarded specialist secondary school in Bury, Greater Manchester, where you will be part of a nurturing and inclusive environment dedicated to supporting students with additional needs. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and smaller class sizes, this role as a SEN Teaching Assistant offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on young lives while benefiting from professional growth opportunities and a supportive work culture that values empathy and commitment to inclusion.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
