SEN Teaching Assistant

The Education Specialists; Eccles; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 23,985; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly PAYE pay

Long-term stability & consistent work

Opportunities to go permanent within</

Access to free CPD (SEN, behaviour,Saf

Dedicated consultant support from TES

£150 referral bonus scheme

Job summary

The Education Specialists are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support across SEN provisions in Salford and the surrounding Greater Manchester area. Roles are available on a full-time, long-term basis with temp-to-perm opportunities across multiple sites.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who have SEN, SEMH, ASD and ADHD, helping deliver tailored learning strategies and managing behaviours in supportive environments.

Qualifications

• Experienced Teaching Assistants / Support Workers.
• Graduates looking to enter education or psychology pathways.
• Background in care / support work, youth work or behaviour mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and complex needs.
• Work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Help deliver tailored learning and intervention strategies.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Support Worker

Graduate entry path

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistants Required - SEN Schools (Salford, Greater Manchester) Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

The Education Specialists (TES)

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?

Looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a real difference?

The Education Specialists (TES) are working in partnership with a large, well-established SEN Multi Academy Trust in Salford to recruit a high volume of Teaching Assistants to support across their specialist provisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent, long-term work across multiple sites - with opportunities to go permanent.

About the Schools

You will be supporting across a network of specialist and inclusive provisions in Salford, including:

• Dedicated SEN schools and alternative provisions


• Primary, secondary and post-16 settings


• A new specialist free school provision for pupils aged 11-16


• Multi-site campuses supporting a wide range of needs across the borough

The Trust is built around a clear mission:

Supporting those who need it most through inclusive, nurturing environments where pupils feel safe and can thrive.

You'll be joining settings that genuinely prioritise:

• High-quality SEND provision


• Strong pastoral care


• Specialist interventions


• A team-first, supportive culture

The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEN, SEMH, ASD, ADHD and complex needs


• Work 1:1 and in small groups


• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation


• Help deliver tailored learning and intervention strategies


• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff

Roles are available across:

• Day-to-day supply


• Long-term placements


• Temp-to-perm opportunities

What We're Looking For

We want to hear from:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants / Support Workers


• Graduates looking to enter education or psychology pathways


• Individuals with backgrounds in:
  
  
  • Care / support work
  
  
  • Youth work
  
  
  • Behaviour mentoring
  
  
  • SEN / SEMH settings
  
  

Key qualities:

• Patient, resilient and adaptable


• Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners


• Strong communication and teamwork skills

What You'll Get

• Competitive daily rates


• Weekly PAYE pay


• Long-term stability & consistent work


• Opportunities to go permanent within the Trust


• Access to free CPD (SEN, behaviour, safeguarding)


• Dedicated consultant support from TES


• £150 referral bonus scheme

Why This Role?

• Work across a large, growing SEN Trust with multiple sites


• Be part of a supportive, well-structured team


• Gain experience across a variety of specialist provisions


• Make a genuine impact on young people who need it most

Whether you're experienced or looking to break into SEN - we want to hear from you.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent