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Slovak-speaking Support Worker – Brain Injury Rehabilitation\nLocation: Bolton, BL1\nSalary: £12.75 – £14.25 per hour (DOE)\nJob Type: Self-Employed / Flexible (Full-time, Part-time, Ad-hoc)\nDriver Essential: Yes\nStart Date: ASAP\nHours:\nApproximately 3 hours per week. Ideally, 1.5 hours per day, over 2 days\nNSS PLUS LTD (NeuroSupport Services) is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI) regain independence and improve their quality of life. We are currently seeking professional Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants to join our team in Bolton.\nThe Role\nOur client is a 26-year-old male, who has an acquired brain injury. He is seeking a Rehabilitation Support Worker that is fluent is Slovak, to support him for 3 hours per week with, but not limited to, the following activities:\n* Assist the client in completing his exercises prescribed by his clinicians\n* Accompany him on short walks\n* Accompany him to medical appointments, and assist with translation\n* Support with general tasks such as reading and interpreting any mail\n* To regularly communicate with the Rehabilitation Case Manager to provide updates\nMandatory Requirements\nTo be considered, candidates MUST meet the following criteria:\n * \n UK Experience: At least 6 months of UK-based support worker experience (within the last 3 years).\n * \n Licence: A full, clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car for work use.\n * \n Communication: Clear, fluent English is essential.\n * \n Status: Applicants must be willing to work on a self-employed basis.\n * \n CV: Your CV must clearly highlight your relevant experience and qualifications.\nPreferred Candidate Profile\n * \n Experience in Brain Injury (ABI/TBI), stroke, dementia, or aphasia is highly advantageous.\n * \n Background in Psychology (Graduates are encouraged to apply) or as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Healthcare Assistants or Care Worker\n * \n Ability to work on your own initiative while being a key part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).\n * \n Strong organizational skills and basic IT literacy (Word/Excel).\nWhy Join Us?\n * \n Allowances: Food/drink shift allowance + partial mileage and travel time coverage.\n * \n Training: Access to full yearly mandatory online training.\n * \n Support: Liability insurance provided.\n * \n Growth: Gain valuable experience working alongside clinical professionals (OTs, Psychologists).\n * \n Flexibility: Work patterns designed to suit your lifestyle.\nAll successful candidates will be subject to a Full Enhanced DBS check

Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant \n\nSEMH Focus - Specialist SEN School - Bolton - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time\n\nAre you a graduate eager to gain experience supporting young people with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges?\n\nDo you have the confidence and resilience to thrive in a specialist school environment?\n\nA specialist SEN school in Bolton is looking to appoint a driven and resilient Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, alongside associated challenging behaviour.\n\nThe Role - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant\n\nIn this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will work with pupils aged 11-16, providing 1:1 and small-group support to help them engage with learning and manage their behaviour effectively.\n\nYou will play a key role in supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management, and engagement, using structured strategies to de-escalate challenging situations and promote positive outcomes. Building strong, consistent relationships will be central to success in this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role.\n\nThis Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for graduates considering careers in Educational Psychology, Mental Health, Youth Work, or SEN Teaching.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nUp to £600 per week\nFull-time, long-term Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role\nImmediate or September start available\nOngoing training in SEMH and behaviour support\nExcellent preparation for future careers in education or psychologyIdeal Candidate - Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant\n\nGraduate (2:1 or above preferred, Psychology desirable)\nResilient, confident, and able to manage challenging behaviour\nExperience in SEN, youth work, sports coaching, or care highly desirable\nStrong communication and relationship-building skills\nPassion for supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged young peopleThis Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role in Bolton offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a genuine impact.\n\nClick 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role today!\n\nProspero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks. Anyone working with children or vulnerable young people must uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.\n\nGraduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Bolton SEN School - Up to £600 per week\n\nIND-SEN\n\nIND-TA

Teaching Assistant - SEN\n\nSpecialist School - Bolton - Up to £550 per week - Full-Time\n\nAre you an experienced support professional with a passion for SEN?\n\nDo you want to make a meaningful contribution to inclusive education and have a positive impact on children with additional needs?\n\nAre you confident working with pupils who require additional academic and behavioural support?\n\nA specialist SEN school in Bolton is recruiting a capable Teaching Assistant - SEN. As a Teaching Assistant - SEN you will become a crucial member of an experienced and nurturing support team, working under dynamic leadership at a well-respected and innovative Bolton Specialist School. \n\nThe Role - Teaching Assistant (SEN)\n\nYou will work alongside teaching staff to deliver tailored support, assist with interventions, and help pupils manage behaviour and engage with learning. Support will be delivered through 1:1 work, small groups, and classroom assistance.\n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nUp to £550 per week\nFull-time, long-term Teaching Assistant - SEN position\nStrong SEN support network\nTraining opportunities\nGreat experience for careers in fields such as Psychology, Youth Work, SEN Education and moreIdeal Candidate\n\nExperience supporting SEN pupils in schools preferred\nBackground in care, youth work, or sports coaching welcomed\nConfident and resilient\nPassionate about Inclusive Education\nEmpathetic, motivated and reliableAs a Teaching Assistant - SEN, you will support students with a wide range of Additional neds including ASD, ADHD, Global Learning Delay, Speech & Communication Difficulties and other barriers to learning. Working alongside a talented SENDCo, you will develop and implement strategies to support children with SEN in accessing education - making this Teaching Assistant - SEN role a fantastic opportunity to develop skills & experience that can take you into fields such as Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Youth Work, Education and more.\n\nClick 'Apply Now' to register your interest in this exciting Teaching Assistant - SEN role today!\n\nProspero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks. Anyone working with children or vulnerable young people must uphold safeguarding responsibilities at all times.\n\nTeaching Assistant - SEN - Bolton Specialist School - Up to £550 per week\n\nIND-SEN\n\nIND-TA

Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools (Bolton)\nLocation: Bolton & surrounding areas\nStart Date: Immediate (Summer Term)\nContract: Full-time, short-term and long-term opportunities available\n\nAbout the Role\nAspire People are looking to recruit a bank of enthusiastic Psychology Graduates to work as SEN Teaching Assistants across a range of secondary settings in Bolton. Opportunities are available in mainstream schools, SEN schools, Alternative Provision (AP), and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs).\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking to gain hands-on experience in education.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n* Support students with Special Educational Needs, including Autism and ADHD\n* Work 1:1 or with small groups to support learning and emotional development\n* Assist teachers in delivering inclusive and engaging lessons\n* Help manage behaviour and support students with individual needs and triggers\n* Contribute to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment\n* Adapt your approach to suit a variety of settings where no two days are the same\n\nThe Ideal Candidate Will Have:\n* A UK Bachelor's degree in Psychology (or a related subject)\n* Experience working with children or young people (e.g. school placements, tutoring, residential care)\n* Knowledge or experience supporting individuals with SEN such as Autism and ADHD\n* A passion for supporting students with additional needs\n* A resilient, adaptable, and patient approach\n* Availability to work full-time during the summer term\n* An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)\n* References covering the last two years\n\nWhy Work with Aspire People?\n* Opportunities across a variety of school settings (mainstream, SEN, AP, PRUs)\n* Flexible roles to suit your career goals - short-term and long-term placements available\n* Ideal experience for those pursuing careers in education, psychology, or mental health\n* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant\n\nIf you are a motivated Psychology graduate ready to make a difference and gain valuable experience, we want to hear from you.\n\nApply today to join Aspire People and start your journey in supporting SEN students across Bolton.\n\nAspire 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

Tradewind Recruitment are currently working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Bolton, seeking a motivated Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, or child development. The school has a strong reputation for nurturing staff and offers a supportive environment where graduates can develop classroom experience. The role will involve supporting teaching and learning across KS1 and KS2, working closely with class teachers to deliver engaging lessons and targeted interventions. Key responsibilities: • Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy development, • Delivering small group interventions, • Assisting with classroom management and behaviour support, • Providing 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs, • Hold a degree (any subject, though education-related preferred), • Have a passion for working with children, • Demonstrate strong communication skills, • Be proactive, adaptable, and enthusiastic In return, Tradewind Recruitment offers: • Competitive daily rates, • Access to ongoing CPD and training, • A dedicated consultant to support your career

Full-time Teaching Assistant role - September 2026 start, based at a large secondary school in Bolton. This role is perfect for individuals eager to gain classroom experience before pursuing a pathway into teaching, special educational needs (SEND), pastoral support, or educational psychology. Suppo

Psychology Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools (Bolton)Location: Bolton & surrounding areasStart Date: Immediate (Summer Term)Contract: Full-time, short-term and long-term opportunities availableAbout the RoleAspire People are looking to recruit a bank of enthusiastic Psychology

SEMH Teaching Assistant Specialist SEMH School - Wigan - Up to £600 per week - Full-Time Are you confident supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour? Do you have the resilience and strong personality required to succeed in a specialist SEMH setting? Are you keen to act as a positive role model for pupils who need consistent guidance and support? A specialist SEMH school in Wigan is seeking a committed and motivated SEMH Teaching Assistant to support pupils with behavioural and emotional needs. Join a supportive and structured environment where you can play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning. The Role - SEMH Teaching Assistant As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils through 1:1 and small-group interventions, helping them regulate behaviour, engage with learning, and develop positive routines. A central part of this SEMH Teaching Assistant role is managing challenging behaviour using consistent, structured strategies. You will support pupils in improving emotional regulation, building confidence, and re-engaging with education. You will act as a reliable and positive role model, providing stability, encouragement, and clear boundaries for pupils who require strong, consistent support. What's on Offer Up to £600 per week Full-time, long-term SEMH Teaching Assistant role Immediate start available Behaviour management and SEMH training Excellent experience for careers in education, psychology, or youth workIdeal Candidate - SEMH Teaching Assistant Experience in youth work, SEN, care, or sports coaching highly desirable Resilient, confident, and calm under pressure Strong behaviour management skills Passion for supporting vulnerable young peopleThis SEMH Teaching Assistant role in Wigan is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact, supporting pupils to overcome challenges and succeed. Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest today. Prospero is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All candidates will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance. SEMH Teaching Assistant - Wigan SEMH School - Up to £600 per week IND-SEN IND-TA