Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming lives through inclusive education for children with special educational needs.
Salary: £463 - 500 per week
Make a difference every day as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, supporting children and young adults with Autism and complex needs to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school in Bury.
Special Needs Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary)
Bury
£463 - £500 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: September 2026
The School and Role:
This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role where your dedication and skills will directly impact pupils' growth, confidence, and well-being. You'll work alongside a passionate, experienced team in purpose-built facilities based in Bury, that provide the ideal environment for SEN professionals to grow and make a positive impact to the lives of children with SEND.
This is a term-time only role with strong potential to become permanent following a successful qualifying period, alongside access to ongoing training and professional development. This role is ideal for candidates seeking meaningful SEN experience and long-term opportunities within special education.
Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below):
To be considered for this Special Needs Teaching Assistant you will:
- Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults
- Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments or complex needs
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and families
- Show emotional resilience and adaptability, remaining patient and positive in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment
- Be reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact in a specialist education setting
What we offer:
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
- Social and networking events
- Pension contributions
- CPD to help with your professional development
- Access to a dedicated consultant
- Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration
About us:
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
Reference: MW/SENTA/Bury
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