Job Description:

Job Title: SEND Primary Teaching Assistant.

Location: Bolton 

Contract type: Temporary, Full-time.

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £462.80 - £550 per week 

About Us:

Vision for Education is looking for Teaching Assistants to join a vibrant and inclusive primary school committed to providing high-quality education for all our students. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate 1-to-1 Primary School Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team to support children with individual needs providing specialist support to further the childs progress in learning and ensure they receive the same teaching and care as others. Based in the Bolton area of BL3.

Position Overview:

As a 1-to-1 Primary School Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and emotional development of a child with special needs or challenging behavior. Working closely with the class teacher and special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), you will create a positive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the individual needs of the student.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one support to a specific student, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt teaching materials and methods to meet the unique needs of the student.
• Foster a nurturing and supportive relationship with the student to enhance their social and emotional well-being.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience working with children with special needs or challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of various learning styles and the ability to adapt teaching methods accordingly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting the educational journey of every child.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

What Vision for Education offer

• As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Vision for Education 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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Diane Roberts on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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