SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Schools (Bury)

About the role

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with primary schools across Bury to provide dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants. You will help pupils with additional needs access learning and support their wider development, working either in a classroom setting or providing focused one‑to‑one or small‑group support. The role may involve supporting children with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties or other additional needs, adapting activities and following individual support strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Support pupils with additional educational needs
• Work alongside the class teacher to adapt activities
• Encourage communication and independence
• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support
• Assist with classroom routines
• Promote positive behaviour
• Help pupils access the curriculum
• Develop trusting relationships with children

Required profile

• Previous experience supporting children or young people
• Understanding of additional needs such as autism, ADHD or communication difficulties
• Strong communication skills
• Patience, resilience and a nurturing approach
• Ability to work closely with teachers and other professionals

What we offer

• Daily supply and longer‑term SEN assignments
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• Competitive rates of pay
• Access to relevant CPD opportunities