The Birtenshaw Group

The Birtenshaw Group started life as Birtenshaw School which was established in Bromley Cross, Bolton in 1956. The Birtenshaw Group provides a creative and dynamic range of Care and Education services for children and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

We transform the lives of children and young adults with significant physical impairment, complex health needs, learning disability and / or Autistic Spectrum Conditions through award winning and highly acclaimed services.

The Birtenshaw Group operates a Special School and Specialist College in Bolton and a Special School in Liverpool.

We also run several children’s homes, adult supported tenancies, an enrichment service, estates and transport team plus a dedicated gym and activities team.

Our aim is to ensure that the people we support can lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Our mission is to Transform Lives for individuals with Special Education Needs and Disability across the UK

26 Jun, 2026
Full time Permanent
£26,682 - £27,129 yearly
The Birtenshaw Group Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9AB, UK
Support Worker / Support Worker Driver  Support Worker: £26,682 – £27,129 per annum,  (£13.83 - £14.06 per hour)  plus the opportunity for an additional £2200 per annum for undertaking additional responsibilities pro rata. Driving is not a requirement for this role Support Worker Driver: £26,682 – £27,129 per annum,  (£13.83 - £14.06 per hour)  plus an additional £1000 per annum for the driving element of the role and the opportunity for an additional £1625 per annum for undertaking additional responsibilities pro rata. As a Support Worker Driver, you will be using company owned vehicles (up to nine seater), where you will assist the people we support to access the local community, medical appointments, family contact and activities. In order to be considered for these roles, candidates must meet the following essential criteria: A full, Manual UK (Category B) Driving Licence Demonstrable experience as a Driver Night...
26 Jun, 2026
Full time Permanent
£25,816 - £26,682 yearly
The Birtenshaw Group Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9AB, UK
Learning Support Assistant / Teaching Assistant (SEND) September 2026 start date   The Birtenshaw Group is looking to recruit a number of dedicated and enthusiastic, Teaching Assistants / Learning Support Assistants to support the teachers in creating a learning environment that stimulates and encourages the best possible progress and the highest possible attainment for all pupils. The School: The physical environment is of vital consideration when setting the climate for learning. The buildings are airy and spacious and provide a calm and safe environment in which pupils can thrive. The extensive facilities include: sensory soft play rooms, multi-sensory rooms with immersive technology, sensory integration room, rebound therapy room and two hydrotherapy pools with multi-sensory sound and light system.. Class sizes are small, on average 8 to 10 pupils. Each class is led by a suitably qualified teacher with experience of meeting the complex needs...