SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:  Breightmet, Bolton, Greater Manchester
Salary: £93.00 – £100per day (depending on experience)

To apply, you must provide proof of your right to work in the UK.

About the Role

Are you a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in children’s lives?

Connex Education is proud to work in partnership with a range of specialist SEND provisions across Greater Manchester,  and we are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with additional needs in specialist educational settings. You may be providing 1:1 support, leading small group interventions or assisting within the classroom, helping pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

About our roles

We are working with an alternative educational academy supporting primary-aged pupils (Years 1–6) with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Pupils attend the centre full-time after being permanently excluded or identified as being at serious risk of exclusion from their mainstream school.

The centre provides a nurturing, structured environment where pupils receive the personalised support they need to rebuild confidence, develop positive behaviours and re-engage with learning. Following their time at the centre, many pupils successfully return to mainstream education or transition into specialist provision best suited to their needs.

About Our Partner Schools

Connex Education works with a variety of specialist schools supporting pupils aged 2–19 with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Every setting offers the chance to have a meaningful impact while developing valuable SEND experience.

Assignment Details

• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Flexible opportunities available, with schools welcoming staff who can work 1–5 days per week
• Long-term and ongoing roles available, with opportunities to secure permanent positions

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive daily pay of £93–£100, depending on experience
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit, featuring over 19 accredited training courses
• Ongoing CPD and professional development
• Opportunities to secure permanent employment with our partner schools
• Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your journey

Person Specification

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs in schools or similar settings.
• Are confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH.
• Are willing to provide personal care where required.
• Can remain calm, patient and positive when supporting pupils with challenging behaviours.
• Can follow individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to obtain one.

If you’re passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to be part of a supportive team making a real difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss this role or explore other exciting SEND opportunities with Connex Education across Greater Manchester.

All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

Connex Education is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.