Job Title: SEND TA Area: Bury, Manchester Start Date: Monday 2nd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time Salary: £525 - £700 per week (depending on experience) Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school:

Are you a nurturing and resilient Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?

We are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive primary school in Bury that supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), profound and multiple learning difficulties, and significant communication challenges.

This full-time role involves working closely with children across Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will play a vital role in building positive, supportive relationships, providing one-to-one and small group support, and contributing to a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to engage creatively with children are essential, as your work will make a meaningful impact on their learning and personal development.

About the role as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant:

Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs and additional needs Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and tailored interventions Promote emotional regulation, independence, and positive routines throughout the school day Contribute to progress tracking and communicate regularly with the wider support team

What We're Looking For from a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant:

Experience supporting children with SEND (in a school or care setting) Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively A calm, compassionate, and proactive approach Strong understanding of Autism and SEND A relevant TA qualification

To be eligible you must:

Hold Right to Work in the UK Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application Provide two professional child related references

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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