SEND Teaching Assistant

New Directions; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known education recruitment agency in Salford is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support children in an SEND school. The role involves using communication tools for non-verbal pupils and helping with sensory needs in a classroom setting. This position offers weekly pay and the potential for long-term employment. Ideal candidates will have experience in education or support roles, though qualifications are not mandatory. Commitment to child protection is essential.

Benefits

Dedicated Account Manager

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term roles

Regular supply work

Qualifications

• Experience in a classroom setting is preferable, but not essential.
• Desirable to hold a Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to children within the classroom.
• Use AAC tools for non-verbal pupils.
• Support sensory regulation needs during lessons.

Skills

Experience working with children

Use of AAC tools

Support work background

Psychology background

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Description

£445-£500 Weekly Pay (PAYE– No Umbrella Company)

New Directions are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in an SEND school based in Salford. This role is full time (Monday – Friday; 8.30-3.30) and will be a long term placement for the right candidate.

The School

• Provides dedicated support for children with severe learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning disabilities
• Provides education for mixed gender pupils ages 11- 19 some of which speak English as an additional language.
• Delivers an inquiry-based and inclusive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with additional and complex needs. The schools also holds a dance and drama studio & a sensory resource provision.

The Role

• Full-time pupil support role providing targeted support to children within the classroom.
• Use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools like PECs, Makaton, or communication boards for non-verbal or minimally verbal pupils.
• Support sensory regulation needs, including guiding pupils through sensory circuits, using sensory rooms, or implementing sensory breaks as advised by OT specialists.

The Candidate

• Holding a Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting is preferred; however, we also welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in care, support work, sports coaching, or psychology.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Manchester branch.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.