SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEN School

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary special school in Salford is hiring a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time role starting September 2025. The position involves providing tailored support to students with various special educational needs. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, along with a compassionate approach to student care.

Benefits

Personal support from a dedicated consultant

Access to CPD training and development opportunities

Opportunity to work in a supportive SEN school

£250 for successful referrals

Potential for permanent contract

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Confidence supporting personal care and sensory needs.
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with complex learning needs.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication support.
• Help create a safe and structured classroom environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Tools

PECS

Makaton

AAC

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEN School, Salford

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (with potential to be permanent)

Salary: £95 – £110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in September 2025? Hays Education is recruiting on behalf of a highly respected secondary special school in Salford that supports students aged 11–19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including autism (ASC), moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD), and communication and sensory needs. This is a full-time, term-time role starting in September, initially on a temporary basis, with the potential to be permanent for the right candidate. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in special schools, SEN units, or alternative provision settings.

Your New Role as a SEND Teaching Assistant

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with complex learning needs
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication support (training provided)
• Use tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC to aid communication
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to deliver tailored learning
• Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach to support
• Confidence supporting students with personal care and sensory needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A relevant qualification (Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning) is desirable
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What You’ll Get in Return

• Personal support from a dedicated SEN recruitment consultant
• Access to exclusive CPD training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a well-resourced and supportive SEN school
• £250 in high street shopping vouchers for every successful referral
• Potential for a permanent contract after the initial term

What You Need to Do Now

If you're a passionate SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a role in Salford this September, click ‘Apply Now’ to upload your CV, or contact the Hays Education Manchester office on 0161 228 7300 for more information.