- Bolton Location: Little Lever, Bolton Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Pay: £112.58 per day Contract: Full-time
The school caters for primary-aged pupils with moderate learning difficulties and additional complex needs.
All pupils have an EHCP, with cognition and learning identified as their primary area of need.
Some children also have autism, sensory impairments, physical disabilities or medical needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference to children's education and development.
You will work closely with the class teacher and wider support team to help pupils access learning, develop communication skills and build greater independence.
The Role
- Supporting primary-aged children with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs Supporting primary-aged children with moderate learning difficulties and additional needs
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
- Helping pupils engage with learning through practical and adapted activities Helping pupils engage with learning through practical and adapted activities
- Supporting communication, social interaction and personal development Supporting communication, social interaction and personal development
- Using visual aids and sensory resources to support learning and engagement Using visual aids and sensory resources to support learning and engagement
- Helping children develop independence and everyday life skills Helping children develop independence and everyday life skills
- Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and transitions throughout the school day
- Following individual education plans and EHCP targets Following individual education plans and EHCP targets
- Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff Working collaboratively with teachers and other support staff
- Providing personal care support where required and in line with individual care plans and training Providing personal care support where required and in line with individual care plans and training
About You
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
- Experience supporting pupils with learning difficulties, autism or complex needs Experience supporting pupils with learning difficulties, autism or complex needs
- A calm, patient and understanding approach A calm, patient and understanding approach
- Confidence adapting activities to suit individual learning abilities Confidence adapting activities to suit individual learning abilities
- Good communication and relationship-building skills Good communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A genuine passion for helping children develop their confidence and independence A genuine passion for helping children develop their confidence and independence
- Experience in a special school, SEN provision or similar setting would be beneficial.
Benefits
- Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
- Full-time work in a specialist primary setting Full-time work in a specialist primary setting
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting children with complex needs The opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting children with complex needs
- Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
- The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils' daily lives and development The chance to make a genuine difference to pupils' daily lives and development
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards.
Overseas police checks may be required where applicable.
Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.
Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant in Bolton employer: Senploy
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