SEN Teaching Assistant - Year 3 - Bolton
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
About The Role:
We are looking for a patient, proactive and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a mainstream primary school in Bolton, supporting a child in Year 3 with varying Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The pupil can struggle to remain within the mainstream classroom for extended periods and requires additional support throughout the school day to help manage their emotions, maintain engagement and access learning.
A large part of this role will involve sensory breaks, 1:1 intervention work and supporting the pupil outside the classroom when they become overwhelmed or disengaged.
We are looking for someone who can recognise when the child needs additional support, use their initiative and provide a calm, consistent approach.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with additional needs.
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 3 pupil with additional needs.
- Deliver targeted interventions to support learning and development.
- Deliver targeted interventions to support learning and development.
- Facilitate regular sensory and movement breaks to help the pupil regulate.
- Facilitate regular sensory and movement breaks to help the pupil regulate.
- Support the pupil both inside the mainstream classroom and in designated breakout areas.
- Support the pupil both inside the mainstream classroom and in designated breakout areas.
- Recognise early signs of dysregulation and use appropriate strategies to prevent escalation.
- Recognise early signs of dysregulation and use appropriate strategies to prevent escalation.
- Encourage positive behaviour, independence and engagement with learning.
- Encourage positive behaviour, independence and engagement with learning.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow individual support plans.
- Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to follow individual support plans.
- Build a trusting relationship with the pupil through consistency, patience and positive reinforcement.
- Build a trusting relationship with the pupil through consistency, patience and positive reinforcement.
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally within a primary school.
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally within a primary school.
- An understanding of sensory needs, emotional regulation and behaviour management.
- An understanding of sensory needs, emotional regulation and behaviour management.
- Experience delivering 1:1 or small-group interventions.
- Experience delivering 1:1 or small-group interventions.
- A calm, patient and resilient personality.
- A calm, patient and resilient personality.
- Someone proactive who can use their initiative and adapt to the child's needs throughout the day.
- Someone proactive who can use their initiative and adapt to the child's needs throughout the day.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries.
- An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new one.
- An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for a new one.
Why Apply:
This is a rewarding, long-term opportunity to make a genuine difference to a child's school experience.
The school is looking for someone who can provide consistency, structure and a positive approach, helping the pupil feel supported while gradually developing their confidence and ability to engage in learning.
If you have experience supporting children with additional needs and enjoy working in a 1:1 setting, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child 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.
SEND Teaching Asssitant in Bolton employer: Senploy
As an SEMH Teacher in London, you will join a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises the emotional and educational needs of students. The company offers competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs. With a focus on restorative practices and collaboration within specialist teams, this role provides a fulfilling environment for educators dedicated to meaningful teaching.
