SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD & professional development

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Springwood Primary School, Salford, is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young adults with Autism and complex needs in a nurturing environment.

The role is full-time, temporary, term-time only with potential to become permanent after a qualifying period, starting November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults
• Genuine passion for SEN, autism and complex needs
• Excellent communication with pupils, staff and families
• Emotional resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable, proactive and committed to SEN education

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and complex needs in learning activities.
• Work with a dedicated team in a modern school.
• Contribute to pupils’ social, emotional and well-being development.
• Assist with classroom routines and learning support during term-time.

Skills

Experience supporting children/young

SEN awareness/Autism awareness

Excellent communication

Emotional resilience

Reliability & proactivity

Job description

Make a difference every day as an SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting children and young adults with Autism and complex needs to learn, grow, and thrive in a nurturing, inclusive school in Salford.

SEN Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary)
Springwood Primary School, Salford
£475 - £525 per week PAYE (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: November 2026

The School and Role

This is a highly rewarding, hands-on role where your dedication and skills will directly impact pupils’ growth, confidence, and well-being. You’ll work alongside a passionate, experienced team in modern, purpose-built facilities that provide the ideal environment for SEN professionals to grow and make a positive impact to the lives of children with SEND.

This is a term-time only role with strong potential to become permanent following a successful qualifying period, alongside access to ongoing training and professional development. This role is ideal for candidates seeking meaningful SEN experience and long-term opportunities within special education

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

To be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will:

• Have previous experience supporting children or young people or vulnerable adults
• Have a genuine passion for supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism, learning disabilities, sensory impairments or complex needs
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and families
• Show emotional resilience and adaptability, remaining patient and positive in a fast-paced, sometimes challenging environment
• Be reliable, proactive and committed to making a positive impact in a specialist education setting.

What we offer

As an SEN Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
• Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.