SEND Teaching Assistant. Job in Salford Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Salford. This temporary role, starting in September 2025, involves supporting children with Autism in a resource provision. The position offers the potential for a permanent contract for the right candidate, requiring commitment and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with children diagnosed with Autism.
• Commitment until July 2025.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Support 13 KS2 children with Autism.
• Work alongside SENCO and teacher.
• Help pupils transition to mainstream lessons.

Skills

Dedication

Resilience

Proactivity

Behaviour management strategies

Education

TA2 or TA3 qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant for ASC Provision - Salford

Tradewind Manchester are supporting a two-form entry primary school based in Salford to recruit an experienced teaching assistant to work in their resource provision. It is a temporary position starting September 2025 but could lead to a permanent contract for the right candidate.

This is a role working with 13 KS2 children who have been diagnosed with Autism so you must have a passion for supporting children with additional and complex needs. You will work alongside the SENCO and the teacher in the provision to meet the needs of the children. Consistency for the children is key so you must be able to commit full time. You will also help these pupils transition to mainstream lessons when needed.

A successful candidate must be:

• Be dedicated, resilient and proactive
• Ideally have a TA2 or TA3 qualification
• Experience with behaviour management strategies
• MUST be able to commit until July 2025
• Already have or be happy to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

If this sounds like the perfect role for you:

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this position, located in Salford. For more information about the role, contact Stephen at Tradewind Manchester on (phone number removed) / removed)