SEN Teaching Assistant

Astro Education; Eccles; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Support from education team

Ethical recruitment practices

Opportunities for roles across partner

Job summary

Astro Education in Salford is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school team with an immediate start. You will support learners with communication and language needs, autism and SEMH, helping to implement tailored plans and promote positive behaviour.

This full-time, term-time role runs 8:15am–3:30pm during the school year, with weekly pay and ongoing support from Astro Education’s experienced education team to help you thrive in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEN in schools or similar settings.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Ability to manage behaviour and support emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students with communication and language difficulties and SEN needs.
• Assist with individual support plans and strategies.
• Support emotional regulation, routines and transitions.
• Create a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.

Skills

SEN support experience

Patient and nurturing

Behaviour management

Team player

Autism/SEMH experience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Salford

Start: Immediately

£90 – £115 per day

8:15am – 3:30pm | Term Time Only

About the Opportunity

Astro Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive school in Salford to recruit an SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately.

This is a full time role for a year with the possibility of an extension into future years.

Our partner schools is committed to inclusive education, providing structured, nurturing environments where every child is supported to thrive. They are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEN, including Communication and Language, Autism, SEMH and developmental needs.

This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants, SEN practitioners or individuals with relevant transferable experience.

The Role

• Working as part of a school team, responsibilities may include:
• Supporting students with communication and language difficulties
• Helping to implement individual support plans and strategies
• Supporting emotional regulation, routines and transitions
• Creating a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

What We’re Looking For

Experienced in supporting children with SEN (in schools or similar settings)

• Patient, resilient and nurturing in their approach
• Confident managing behaviour and supporting emotional needs
• Able to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Flexible, proactive and a strong team player
• Experience with Autism, SEMH or Early Years SEN would be highly desirable.

About Astro Education

At Astro Education, our mission is to connect great schools with great people. We believe in ethical recruitment, transparency and long-term relationships with schools and educators.

We work closely with schools across Salford and Surrounding Areas to ensure the right people are placed in the right environments where they can thrive.

What You’ll Get With Astro Education

• Weekly pay
• Support from an experienced education team
• Transparent and ethical recruitment practices
• Opportunities for further roles across our partner schools