Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Full Time

📍 Bolton
📅 September Start
⏰ Full - Time
🚗 Driver Essential

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Bolton area from September.

This is a full-time opportunity within a school that supports young people with SEND and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and behavioural challenges. The school plays a vital role within the local community, providing a supportive and structured environment for students who require a more tailored approach to education.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support students both inside and outside the classroom. While there will be occasions where individual support is required, the role will primarily involve supporting a range of pupils across the school, helping to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and academic progress.

We are looking for a resilient, patient, and proactive individual who is confident working with young people who may display challenging behaviours and require additional emotional and behavioural support.

Key Responsibilities

Support students in accessing learning and participating in classroom activities
Provide 1:1 and small group support when required
Promote positive behaviour and implement behaviour management strategies
Support students' social, emotional, and academic development
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and other support staff
Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEMH, behavioural, education, care and support setting
Previous SEND experience
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
Ability to build positive relationships and remain professional in challenging situations
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one. (Prospero can provide this service)

What's on Offer

September start
Full-time, long-term opportunity
Supportive and experienced staff team
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people within the local community

Apply Now

If you're passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding role within a specialist school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your full CV back to us and we will get back to you if you are shortlisted.

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