SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Salford is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This crucial role involves motivating pupils, helping them stay focused, and meeting their holistic needs under supervision. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with SEN students and dedicated to personal and professional development. Competitive weekly pay is offered, alongside benefits like CPD opportunities and a guaranteed pay scheme.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

Professional development (CPD)

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Ability to support and motivate pupils effectively.
• Commitment to meeting holistic needs of pupils under guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in remaining focused and completing their work.
• Assist in meeting the needs of children with special educational needs.

Skills

Motivational skills

Enthusiasm for supporting SEN pupils

Commitment to personal development

Job description

About the role

SEN Teaching Assistant (full-time, temporary)

Salford

£444 - £475 per week (salary is dependent on experience and / or qualifications)

Start date : January 2026

The School and Role

We have several vacancies for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a special needs primary school in Salford.The overarching purpose of the role is to work with pupils who have learning difficulties and usually with a statement of Special Educational Needs. The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will be prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ to support very special young people. You will have the opportunity to be part of a team that is truly changing lives.

Requirements

The desired SEN Teaching Assistant will :

• Be able to motivate and support pupil(s) to remain on task and complete work in a focused way.
• Meet the holistic needs of the pupils of the children under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff.
• Have an enthusiasm for supporting pupils with special educational needs
• Be committed to personal learning and development

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.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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.