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Sen Teaching Assistant

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Teaching Personnel

£92 - 100 per day

Salford

Permanent | Full Time

09/04/2026

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Location: Salford
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September

We are looking to appoint a committed and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Salford from September. This is a full-time, term-time role supporting students, helping them to engage with learning, develop independence, and thrive within a secondary school setting.

You will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral teams to provide structured, consistent support tailored to individual student needs.

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students
  • Support students with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction
  • Assist with adapting learning materials to meet individual needs
  • Promote positive behaviour and encourage engagement in learning
  • Support inclusion within mainstream lessons and targeted interventions
  • Monitor progress and contribute to reviews and EHCP outcomes
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with students and staff

We are seeking someone who:

  • Has experience supporting children or young people with autism and SEN
  • Is patient, calm, and resilient, with a genuine passion for SEN support
  • Understands the needs of secondary-aged pupils
  • Can follow individual support plans and classroom strategies
  • Works collaboratively as part of a team
  • Is committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing
  • Previous SEN or secondary school experience
  • Understanding of sensory processing needs and behaviour support strategies
  • Relevant education, psychology, or child development qualifications
  • A supportive and inclusive working environment
  • Strong SEN leadership and pastoral structures
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • The chance to make a real difference from the start of the academic year

Please apply with your most up to date CV using the link below

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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