SEN Teaching Assistant

Empowering Learning Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Consultant support

Professional development

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Salford is seeking a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil with additional needs. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver tailored activities, track progress and contribute to a calm and inclusive learning environment.

The role offers ongoing support from a specialist SEN team, professional development opportunities and a route to permanent placement for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in school or similar setting.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to pupils.
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs.
• Support emotional regulation, communication and social development.
• Adapt activities and resources so the pupil can access learning.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals.
• Follow and contribute to support plans, and record progress.
• Help create a calm, structured and inclusive environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Calm temperament

Resilience

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Job description

SEN 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Salford

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

Pay: £470-£570 per week (depending on experience)

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, term time

Contract: Ongoing, with the potential to go permanent

Start date: November

Want a role where you can see the difference you're making, every day?

A supportive school in Salford is looking for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to work closely with a pupil with additional needs. You'll be the consistent, trusted adult who helps them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. This is a long-term role with the potential to go permanent for the right person.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, which may include Autism, ADHD, SEMH or communication difficulties
• Support emotional regulation, communication and social development
• Adapt activities and resources so the pupil can access learning
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCo and external professionals
• Follow and contribute to support plans, and record progress
• Help create a calm, structured and inclusive environment

We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children with SEN, in school or a similar setting (or a strong desire to move into SEN)
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to build trust and positive relationships quickly
• Confidence responding to challenging behaviour in a positive, consistent way
• Reliability and a real commitment to the pupil's progress

Why This Role?

• £470-£570 per week, based on experience
• Build a meaningful relationship and see a child's progress first‑hand
• A supportive SEN team and specialist guidance from the SENCo
• Develop skills that open doors to SEN, psychology, therapy or teaching careers
• The chance to move from long‑term placement to a permanent position

Why Join Empowering Learning?

• Dedicated consultant support from start to finish
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities
• £150 referral bonus

Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two professional references.

Be the difference. Build your future.

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