SEN Teaching Assistant

The Education Specialists; Salford; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Weekly PAYE

Long-term work

Permanent opportunities

Free CPD

Consultant support

Job summary

The Education Specialists (TES) are recruiting Teaching Assistants to support across SEN provisions in Salford, with day-to-day supply, long-term placements and temp-to-perm opportunities. You'll join a large multi-site SEN trust delivering high-quality SEND support.

Ideal candidates have experience as Teaching Assistants or Support Workers, a passion for helping vulnerable learners, and strong teamwork. DBS checks are required as part of registration; opportunities to go permanent exist within

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

Job description

Together creating learning capacity in the classroom

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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
• 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

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

Apply Now We are urgently recruiting and interviewing immediately.

Whether you’re experienced or looking to break into SEN – we want to hear from you.

Apply today or contact The Education Specialists (TES) to secure your role ready for the new academic year.

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

As part of your 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.