1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary (Graduate)

Job description

Graduate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary/SEN Schools - Bolton)Employer: Aspire PeopleLocation: BoltonContract: Full-time / Short-term & Long-term opportunities available

Aspire People are recruiting a bank of Graduate 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with additional needs in our partner secondary and SEN schools across Bolton. We work with a large network of schools who require passionate, dedicated, and resilient graduates to provide inclusive, tailored support to young people with SEND.

About the RoleAs a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:Work closely with children with additional needs (including ASD, SEMH, ADHD, and learning difficulties) within a secondary or SEN school setting.Support students on a 1:1 basis, following individual learning and behavioural plans.Build professional and nurturing relationships with students to encourage progress and independence.Adapt your approach to meet individual needs and learning styles.Provide an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.Work collaboratively with the SENCo and support students with EHCPs.Follow safeguarding procedures and understand signs of safeguarding concerns.

Essential Requirements:UK Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Education Studies or a subject related to SENExperience working with children with SENDPrevious experience working within a secondary school settingUnderstanding of SEND needs and ability to adapt support accordinglyStrong communication skills, resilience, patience and empathyAbility to build positive, professional relationships with studentsUnderstanding of safeguarding proceduresDBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain a new oneAbility to provide references covering the last 2 years

What Aspire People Can Offer YouCompetitive daily rates of payFlexible work to suit your scheduleLong-term and short-term placementsOngoing support and training opportunitiesA dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your role

Interested?

If you want to make a difference in the lives of young people and develop your career in SEN support, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and join Aspire People's growing team of SEN professionals across Bolton.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bolton le Sands

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English